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Conference to examine Christian understanding of disability
Disability advocates and Church theologians will lead a conference to rethink practical Christian understandings of disability and limitation and what they might tell us about being human. Source: ACU.
Audit finds Sisters of Our Lady of the Missions 100 per cent vigilant
A safeguarding review of the Sisters of Our Lady of the Missions has found the National Catholic Safeguarding Standards are being implemented. Source: ACSL.
Amazonian Rite’s proposition to include ordination of women deacons
The commission in charge of the elaboration of the Amazonian Rite will include in its final proposition a request for the ordination of women deacons, a new document shows. Source: Crux.
Nuclear disarmament the ‘best way’ to honour Pope Francis
The Holy See’s diplomat to the United Nations has reiterated a call to end nuclear proliferation, saying the best way to honour the late Pope Francis is to “rediscover the spirit” that created the UN and collaboratively strive for peace. Source: Catholic Review.
Feelgood Kiwi drama pulls at the heartstrings
In Tinā, a Samoan choir teacher grieving her daughter’s death in the Christchurch earthquakes finds students in need of guidance, inspiration and support. Source: Australian Catholics.
Cardinals ask for prayers as they prepare to enter conclave
The Congregation of Cardinals has asked the faithful for prayers as they prepare to enter the conclave to elect a new pope next week. Source: The Tablet.
Rites of conclave to go by the books
The conclave to elect a new pope, scheduled to begin May 7, is governed by two texts: a rule book and a prayer book. Source: CNS.
All Australians should have access to palliative care
The number of Australians aged over 85 is projected to reach more than one million in the next 20 years, presenting a challenge in providing dignity and care for all, write Alex Lynch and Josh Hunt. Source: The Catholic Weekly.
Lawyer who accepted ‘invitation from God’ awarded honorary doctorate
Brisbane Catholic Rowena McNally has been awarded an honorary doctorate from Australian Catholic University for her dedicated service to the Church across two decades. Source: The Catholic Leader.