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Pope has no plans to resign but is planning foreign visits
- By Rebecca Comini
- . 16 January 2024
Pope Francis could visit Oceania for the first time, confirming in a televised interview that he has several foreign trips planned for this year, including a mid-year trip to Polynesia and a potential visit to Argentina. Source: Crux.
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Former home of ex-Broome bishop raided by police
- By Rebecca Comini
- . 16 January 2024
The former home of a resigned West Australian bishop who was at the centre of an investigation ordered by Pope Francis was yesterday raided by police. Source: The West Australian.
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Albanese hints at more cost-of-living relief
- By Rebecca Comini
- . 16 January 2024
Prime Minister Anthony Albanese has hinted that more assistance could be provided to families before the May budget, signalling a shift in the Government’s position as the political pressure from rising living costs intensifies. Source: Canberra Times.
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Church embraces African communities in Melbourne
- By Rebecca Comini
- . 16 January 2024
When Deacon George Piech Meat arrived in Australia in 2004 after years as a refugee, his first port of call was a Catholic church. Source: ABC News.
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Course creates ‘beautiful’ link between school and parish life
- By Rebecca Comini
- . 16 January 2024
Parish life in Sydney is being future-proofed with a successful partnership between Sydney Catholic Schools and Sydney Archdiocese’s liturgy office to train senior students as extraordinary ministers of Holy Communion. Source: The Catholic Weekly.
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Supporting the marital vocation a Teams effort
- By Rebecca Comini
- . 16 January 2024
Catholic couples from Colombia, Italy, France, Spain, Brazil and Australia met in Adelaide to share how lay organisation Teams of Our Lady has blessed their marriages. Source: The Catholic Leader.
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‘New normal’ in Port Moresby as soldiers and police patrol streets
- By Rebecca Comini
- . 16 January 2024
Soldiers and police are patrolling the streets of Port Moresby as people join long lines for fuel after Papua New Guinea declared a state of emergency in response to a mass outbreak of rioting and violence. Source: SBS News.
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Nigerian Christians demand action over Christmas massacres
- By Rebecca Comini
- . 16 January 2024
Thousands of Christians rallied in front of the governor’s office in Nigeria’s Plateau state to demand action after more than 200 people were killed in a series of Christmas massacres. Source: National Catholic Register.
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Nicaragua releases and expels bishops, priests and seminarians
- By Rebecca Comini
- . 16 January 2024
The Nicaraguan dictatorship of Daniel Ortega on Sunday released and sent to the Vatican two imprisoned bishops along with 15 priests and seminarians. Source: CNA.