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South Sudan bishops plead for peace as fears of war grow
As fears of a return to full-scale war in South Sudan escalate, Catholic bishops in the country have reiterated their call for peace and dialogue, amid fighting and mobilisation in parts of the country. Source: OSV News.
Catholics in India demand Good Friday be declared a ‘dry day’
A Catholic group in India campaigning against alcoholism in southern Tamil Nadu has demanded the government declare Good Friday a “dry day”, arguing that excluding it from the state’s dry day list violates secular principles. Source: UCA News.
And the winners are …
Australian Catholics’ film reviewers have chosen two movies for its annual prize for the best Australian film of 2025.
Inflation a ‘crushing burden’ on vulnerable Australians
Catholic Social Services Australia says that while the latest inflation figures have sparked renewed commentary, it is vital to recognise the immediate and severe impact rising prices have on Australia’s most vulnerable communities.
Assisted dying deaths spike across Australia as thousands use new laws
More than 7200 people have died using voluntary assisted dying since it became legal in Australia in 2019, including 3329 last financial year alone. Source: The Australian.
Pope appeals for end to all antisemitism, prejudice
Pope Leo XIV yesterday called for an end to all antisemitism, prejudice, oppression and persecution worldwide. Source: Catholic News Service.
Notre Dame Vice Chancellor announces departure
University of Notre Dame Australia Vice Chancellor Francis Campbell will leave the university later in the year to take up a new role overseas.
Government offers to delay start of NDIS autism program
The Albanese Government has offered to delay the start of a new program for early intervention autism services and provide budget top-ups for smaller states, part of efforts to secure an overdue deal on hospitals and disability funding. Source: The Guardian.
‘Justice an act of love’, lawyers told at annual Red Mass
At this year’s Red Mass to mark the opening of the legal year, members of Melbourne’s legal community were invited to pause and remember the sacred character of their vocation. Source: Melbourne Catholic.