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Former Broome bishop pleads not guilty to criminal charges
The former Bishop of Broome has pleaded not guilty to a string of criminal charges in Western Australia’s far north, including historic sexual offences. Source: ABC News.
Queensland inquiry rejects bill to protect babies born alive after abortion
A parliamentary committee has recommended the Queensland Government reject a bill that would protect babies who survive late-term abortions and are left to die. Source: The Catholic Leader.
Star of the Sea Province appoints first head of province ministries
The Marists of Champagnat Star of the Sea Province have appointed Mark Pauschmann as its first executive director of province ministries.
New program to boost teacher numbers
Australian Catholic University has launched its new All Points to Teaching program designed to boost employment-based pathways and access to fully funded undergraduate and postgraduate teaching degrees.
Caritas mobilises to provide emergency relief in Lebanon
Caritas Australia partners are responding to the intensified crisis in Lebanon, as Caritas Internationalis expressed “grave concern” at the “significant loss of life and injury, particularly among civilians”.
Bishops and leaders renew apology in response to findings of inquiry into abuse
New Zealand’s Catholic bishops and leaders of religious congregations have renewed a “sincere and unconditional apology” to people who suffered abuse in Catholic settings as part of an initial response to a national inquiry. Source: NZCBC.
Pope’s prayer intention for October is for ‘a shared mission’
Pope Francis’ monthly prayer intention for October is for “a shared mission” as he calls on the faithful to do their best to contribute to a sense of co-responsibility in the Church. Source: Vatican Media.
Sri Lankan court pursues compensation for victims of Easter bombing
Sri Lanka’s top court has initiated contempt proceedings against a former intelligence officer after he failed to pay full compensation to the victims of the deadly 2019 Easter Sunday attack. Source: UCA News.
Church must beg forgiveness for decades of child abuse: Pope
The Catholic Church must plead for forgiveness for the crime of the abuse of minors by its members and everything must be done to prevent such “a disgrace” from ever happening again, Pope Francis said on Friday. Source: CNS.