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Liturgy and music conference promises ‘something for everyone’
Up to 500 Catholic liturgists, musicians, teachers and parishioners from Australia and New Zealand will gather in Adelaide in October for a national liturgy and music conference. Source: The Southern Cross.
Call for prayers after hundreds killed in Syria
Aid to the Church in Need has expressed deep concern over the escalating violence in Syria, where hundreds of civilians have fallen victim to indiscriminate attacks.
Ukraine ready to accept immediate 30-day ceasefireÂ
Ukraine has expressed a willingness to accept an immediate 30-day ceasefire in the war with Russia, after meetings with the US representatives in Saudi Arabia. Source: OSV News.
Philippines bishops say Duterte arrest a step toward accountability
Catholic bishops in the Philippines have expressed hope that the arrest of former president Rodrigo Duterte marks a step toward accountability and sets a precedent for addressing human rights violations in the country. Source: CBCP News.
Catholic schools in cyclone’s path announce closuresÂ
Catholic schools in south-east Queensland and northern New South Wales have closed as the states prepare for Tropical Cyclone Alfred, which is forecast to cross the coast on Friday, bringing destructive winds and the risk of life-threatening flooding. Source: ABC News.
Signs of improvement but Pope’s condition ‘remains guarded’
Pope Francis’ medical team has increased the pontiff’s respiratory physiotherapy and active motor therapy as his doctors seek to ramp up his recovery from double pneumonia, the Vatican said this morning. Source: NCR Online.
There must always be a place for cash on our society
The preservation of cash as a means of participating in the economy is a critical part of promoting equality for a cohort who are already vulnerable, writes St Vincent de Paul Society’s Mark Gaetani. Source: Eureka Street.Â
Catholic sector days payouts by private health insurers too low
Catholic Health Australia has endorsed the Albanese Government’s action to ensure private health insurers provide fair funding to patients and hospitals.
International Eucharistic Congress will be a ‘joyous occasion’
The International Eucharistic Congress in Sydney in 2028 will be an opportunity to celebrate and worship Jesus present in the Eucharist and strengthen the faith of Catholics, according to past congress organiser Bishop Kornél Fábry. Source: The Catholic Weekly.