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Australian benefactors arrive in Rome for Jubilee year pilgrimage
More than 1000 benefactors of the pontifical foundation Aid to the Church in Need from 23 different countries – including 25 benefactors from Australia – have arrived in Rome for a Jubilee year pilgrimage starting today.
Calma calls for changes to Closing the Gap strategy
The Aboriginal elder who introduced the Closing the Gap concept as a way to measure and reduce Indigenous disadvantage is urging a shift in the approach. Source: The Australian.
Catholic Mission increases support for Zambian mothers and babies
Catholic Mission has taken an important step in supporting maternal and child health in Zambia through its growing partnership with the Mpika Diocese.
Vatican honours 167 Sri Lankan Catholics killed in 2019 bombings
The 167 Catholics killed in the Sri Lanka Easter Sunday bombings in 2019 will be included on the list of “Witnesses of Faith” established by Pope Francis, the Archbishop of Colombo has announced. Source: CNA.
US Justice Department to investigate state law on seal of confession
The United States Justice Department is investigating whether a new law in the state of Washington that forces clergy to break the seal of confession regarding child abuse violates the country’s First Amendment. Source: Crux.
New bishop says Christians can bring Christ’s light to a dark world
To a world growing ever darker and emptier, Christians can bring people Christ’s light, fullness and “sense of order,” said Bishop Tony Percy following his episcopal ordination as Australia’s newest bishop. Source: The Catholic Weekly.
Final preparations and discussions underway before conclave begins
All 133 cardinals who plan to enter the conclave to elect a new pope tomorrow have arrived in Rome, the Vatican press office said yesterday. Source: OSV News.
Catholic Health congratulates Labor and urges health reform
Catholic Health Australia has congratulated Prime Minister Anthony Albanese and Labor on its return to government following a strong focus on health during the federal election campaign.
De La Salle Brothers successfully creating culture of safeguarding
A safeguarding audit completed by Australian Catholic Safeguarding Ltd has found that the Trustees of De La Salle Brothers are successfully implementing and embedding a culture of safeguarding throughout its diverse organisation.