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Pro-life protesters call for ban on later-term abortions
A large crowd gathered at the steps of South Australia’s Parliament House yesterday for a rally in support of a controversial bill to ban later-term abortions. Source: The Advertiser.
Coalition argues misinformation bill goes too far
The Coalition says Labor’s rejigged misinformation bill will “have a chilling effect on political speech”, saying the legislation states the laws will apply to “information about electoral candidates or referendum proposals”. Source: The Australian.
How a congregation of Kenyan sisters ended up in Broome
The Assumption Sisters of Eldoret are a young diocesan congregation from western Kenya with a presence in only three places: Kenya, South Sudan – and Broome. Source: The Catholic Weekly.
Students turn themselves into religious education teachers
Parramatta Catholic secondary school students are embracing the chance to celebrate their faith with others, taking on the role of special religious education catechist in state primary schools. Source: Catholic Outlook.
Scholarship program offers pathway to lifelong education
The Good Samaritan Foundation is helping senior secondary school students who are doing it tough to continue their education and receive hope and empowerment through a scholarship program. Source: The Good Oil.
Never dialogue with the devil: Pope
Christians must acknowledge the reality of the devil acting around them and remain steadfast in resisting his temptations, Pope Francis said yesterday. Source: OSV News.
CathNews takes a break
CathNews will not be published tomorrow due to Victoria’s Grand Final Eve public holiday. Our next issue will be published on Monday, September 30.
Robots don’t have emotions but this one has a heart
Fans of Peter Brown’s 2016 illustrated novel “The Wild Robot”, will be delighted to see this film version of the robot who cares for an orphaned gosling. Source: Australian Catholics.
‘World-first’ bill sparks new debate on abortion in South Australia
A national debate on abortion law reform has been ignited in South Australia where there is a fresh legislative push requiring mothers seeking terminations after 28 weeks to deliver their babies alive – allowing the child to be put up for adoption. Source: The Australian.