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Lord’s Prayer could be axed from Victorian Parliament
For more than 100 years, Victorian MPs have started each parliamentary sitting day with the Lord’s Prayer. But this could soon change, with the new premier conceding the tradition does not reflect the state’s growing cultural diversity. Source: The Guardian.
Caritas Australia responds to Gaza famine warning
After 100 days of conflict in the Israel-Hamas war, the entire population of Gaza faces a growing risk of famine, says Caritas Australia.
No charges laid but Bishop Saunders investigation continues
Western Australia Police have not laid charges against former Broome Bishop Christopher Saunders after he was interviewed by detectives in relation to historical allegations of sexual offences. Source: The West Australian.
Australia’s Josephites respond to Laudato Si’
As people and organisations throughout the world respond to Pope Francis’ encyclical Laudato Si’, Australia’s Josephite community has taken up his call to care for all creation and those who inhabit it, especially the poor. Source: Vatican News.
New study looks to reduce child maltreatment in the home
New Australian Catholic University research has identified a complex interplay of child, parental, and contextual factors associated with the maltreatment of children by their families.
Campervan hits the road to help missionaries in outback ministry
With the help of generous donors and partners in mission, the Divine Word Missionaries have taken delivery of a small campervan which will allow missionaries in Central Australia to visit outlying Aboriginal communities for longer periods. Source: In The Word.
Vatican continues expenditure reforms with release of new documents
Continuing the long-running updating of laws and norms regarding Vatican expenditures and processes for awarding contracts, Pope Francis issued two documents yesterday. Source: OSV News.
US bishops warn of major threats to religious liberty
After a year of renewed attacks on churches and religious centres, the United States bishops said in a new report that attacks on houses of worship constitute the “largest threat to religious liberty in 2024” and could threaten “the very lives of people of faith”. Source: CNA.
Scorsese completes script for new film on Jesus
Oscar winner Martin Scorsese has confirmed that a script for his new movie, A Life of Jesus, is now finished. Source: National Catholic Register.