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Mater provides help for mums with eating disorders
An online pilot project designed to support new mums with eating disorders is under way at Mater Mothers’ Hospitals in Townsville and South Brisbane. Source: The Catholic Leader.
Ukraine and Russia must release prisoners: Pope
Pope Francis has again appealed for a “general exchange of all prisoners between Russia and Ukraine”. Source: Vatican News.
Parishioners in US stop armed teen entering Mass
Quick action by alert parishioners and local police are credited with averting a tragedy at a Louisiana parish on Saturday. Source: CNA.
Making a French connection with historic cathedral
Visitors should be able to visit the restored Notre-Dame Cathedral in Paris by the end of 2024, but for eager pilgrims and tourists who can’t wait, a new LEGO set may do in the meantime. Source: National Catholic Register.
Pope appeals for amnesty for prisoners, debt forgiveness during jubilee
In his tone-setting document for the upcoming Jubilee of Hope, Pope Francis explores the meaning of the virtue and issued several appeals he said would help sow greater hope in the world, including amnesty for prisoners and debt forgiveness for developing nations. Source: Crux.
Catholic Health Australia urges Government to pursue aged care reform
Catholic Health Australia has called on the Albanese Government to pursue aged care reform to safeguard quality and dignified care for older Australians.
Thousands of Maronites welcome relics to new Australian home
Thousands of Maronite Catholics have shut down the streets of Punchbowl to welcome relics of Lebanon’s most well-known saint to their new permanent home in Sydney. Source: The Catholic Weekly.
It is impossible to recycle our way to zero waste: CRA
Catholic Religious Australia says it supports the Albanese Government’s renewed focus on improved waste management and recycling activities but believes the Government is placing too much focus on increasing recycling rather than reducing overall production and consumption.
Queensland Symphony to perform Mozart Mass for cathedral’s 150th
Queensland Symphony Orchestra is bringing three performances of Mozart’s Great Mass in C Minor to St Stephen’s Cathedral as part of the cathedral’s 150th anniversary. Source: The Catholic Leader.