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Campaign launched to find desperately needed foster parents
For more than two years, 11-year-old Ollie has been living in temporary accommodation, cared for by a rotating roster of youth workers. Source: Region Illawarra.
Papal visit to Timor-Leste ‘will bring message of peace and tolerance’
Timor-Leste’s cardinal has said Pope Francis’s upcoming visit to the country is not only a moment of joy for local Catholics, but also represents an opportunity to send a message of peace and reconciliation after their independence. Source: Crux.
Ethiopian bishop pleads for implementation of peace agreement
An Ethiopian bishop says he has witnessed firsthand the “unspeakable suffering” and death of the people of God in the embattled region of the Horn of Africa nation. Source: CNA.
Vatican diplomacy a vocation with a spiritual mandate: Archbishop Gallagher
The Pope’s diplomats are men of faith located all over the world to uphold the Pope’s positions on international matters and to serve the Gospel, Vatican foreign minister Archbishop Paul Gallagher says. Source: CNS.
Labor looks to pass religious discrimination laws within months
Labor will move to get religious discrimination laws passed in the middle of the year, as Attorney-General Mark Dreyfus says the issue can’t be dragged out. Source: The West Australian.
Pope issues new plea for peace in Palestine, Israel and Ukraine
Pope Francis has issued a new plea for peace in Palestine, Israel and Ukraine, urging dialogue over conflict and remembering the suffering of those affected. Source: Vatican News.
Bishop Umbers can officially call Australia home
Sydney Auxiliary Bishop Richard Umbers swapped Marmite for Vegemite a long time ago but now can officially call Australia home. Source: The Catholic Weekly.
Why it was time for Sheridan to ‘come out’ as Christian in public life
Despite a long career in journalism, it has only been in the past several years that Greg Sheridan has chosen to become more vocal in his defence of Christianity. Source: Melbourne Catholic.
Fr Mario reflects on one year of mission in South Sudan
Franciscan Father Mario Debattista sees the heart of the Church at work in the every-day faith of ordinary people. Source: The Catholic Leader.