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Archbishop Fisher warns role of religion under attack
Sydney Archbishop Anthony Fisher OP has warned the ability of Australians to “gather, speak freely, pray together and undertake works of service for others” is being reduced “slice by slice”, as he calls on political leaders to protect religious freedoms. Source: The Australian.
Government pushes for rise in minimum wage to keep pace with inflation
The Albanese Government will push for minimum and award wage increases that keep pace with inflation, which has been sitting at 4.1 per cent over the year to December 2023. Source: ABC News.
Love, compassion guide Caritas in working with world’s most vulnerable
Caritas Australia is celebrating 60 years since it was founded as the Catholic Overseas Relief Committee in 1964.
People’s house to become Vinnies house
Parliament House in Canberra will for the first time hold the annual Vinnies CEO Sleepout to support Australians experiencing or are at risk of homelessness. Source: Canberra Times.
Conversion therapy bill passes NSW parliament after marathon debate
The New South Wales Government has been accused of ramming its conversion practices ban through Parliament in a marathon debate before the law was passed on Friday. Source: The Catholic Weekly.
CatholicCare helping women understand and reduce abuse in their lives
An eight-week program offered by CatholicCare Tasmania is helping to heal and empower women who have experienced abuse in their relationships. Source: Hobart Archdiocese.
Pope makes brief remarks but skips Palm Sunday homily
Only Jesus can deliver humanity from hatred and violence, Pope Francis said on Palm Sunday yesterday. Source: OSV News.
British archbishop says Catholics must fight euthanasia campaign
The United Kingdom is gripped by the “aggressive promotion” of doctor-assisted killing, according to a British archbishop who has urged Catholics to write to their local MPs to resist changes to laws prohibiting euthanasia. Source: Catholic Herald.
Vatican calls for global ban on child surrogacy
The Vatican’s permanent observer to the United Nations has pressed for an international prohibition against the practice of child surrogacy. Source: NCR Online.