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Campion College honours Cardinal Pell with grand gesture
Campion College, the liberal arts college in Western Sydney, has honoured the late Cardinal George Pell by naming its grand hall after him.
CRA says changes to environment law ‘not acceptable’
In an open letter to Prime Minister Anthony Albanese, Catholic Religious Australia has expressed deep concern about changes to the Environmental Protection and Biodiversity Conservation Act.
Pope encourages confessors to be ‘ministers of mercy’
Pope Francis invites confessors to be “ministers of mercy” as they accompany the faithful on their path of reconciliation and renewal. Source: Vatican News.
Mel Gibson to direct sequel to ‘The Passion of the Christ’
Mel Gibson’s sequel to The Passion of the Christ – The Resurrection of the Christ – is set to begin production in Italy in August, according to Manuela Cacciamani, chief executive of Rome’s Cinecittà Studios. Source: CNA.
Reimagining of Homer’s magnum opus a gripping drama
With its serious dialogue, pauses and intense drama, The Return plays something like an opera without the singing and music. Source: Australian Catholics.
Debate begins on NSW abortion bill
Debate on the Greens bill to broaden New South Wales’ already extreme abortion laws began in the state’s Parliament yesterday. Source: The Catholic Weekly.
Vinnies welcomes aspects of Budget but ‘a great many people left behind’
The St Vincent de Paul Society says Tuesday’s Budget promised minimal financial relief to millions of Australian households, including the 3.3 million people known to be living in poverty.
Coalition promises to halve fuel excise
Filling up your car will cost less under a Coalition Government, Opposition Leader Peter Dutton has promised, as both major parties compete on cost of living solutions, ahead of the election. Source: ABC News.
ACU experts support proposal for new ecumenical Feast of Creation
Australian Catholic University experts in theology, liturgy, and ecology are supporting a global proposal to institute a new ecumenical liturgical feast to celebrate the mystery of creation.