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Honorary doctorate recognises service to Aboriginal Australians
The University of Notre Dame Australia has awarded an honorary doctorate to Noongar elder Robert Isaacs, recognising more than five decades of service to Aboriginal Australians across health, housing, justice, education and reconciliation. Source: The Record.
Revolt grows over Labor’s cut to lifeline for struggling Australians
Almost 200 charities and community organisations have joined demands for the Albanese Government to reverse a decision to axe funding for a service that helps Australians find food, housing and emergency assistance. Source: Sydney Morning Herald.
Macron condemns violence and looting, calls for calm
Heavy police and protester clashes have continued in Paris, even during an emergency national address by President Emmanuel Macron who called for calm. Source: The Australian.
Pope urges relief for besieged town in call to Putin
Pope Leo XVI has spoken from hospital to Russian President Vladimir Putin to voice his “deep concern” about the town of Oleshky in occupied Ukraine. Source: The Tablet.
Another priest kidnapped amid Nigeria’s security crisis
Catholic leaders in Nigeria’s Otukpo Diocese are appealing for prayers following the kidnapping of a priest last week. Source: OSV News.
Pope recovering well in hospital, resumes work
Pope Leo XIV met with a top aide yesterday and resumed working from hospital, as doctors reported his lung had recovered well from surgery to remove a cancerous nodule. Source: NCR Online.
Bishops conclude Vatican family meeting with prayers for Pope
The Vatican meeting of the world’s bishops’ conference presidents and the heads of Eastern Catholic churches marking the 10th anniversary of Amoris Laetitia concluded this week with prayers for Pope Leo XIV’s recovery from lung cancer surgery. Source: OSV News.
Anti-slavery chief says proposed laws do not go far enough
Australia’s anti-slavery watchdog has warned that the Albanese Government’s proposed crackdown on forced labour does not go far enough, demanding new laws forcing major companies to stamp out exploitation in their supply chains. Source: Sydney Morning Herald.
Celebrating 100 years of World Mission Sunday
As World Mission Sunday approaches this weekend, Catholics across Australia are invited to begin their celebrations by joining the universal Church in praying the Mission Rosary. Source: Catholic Mission.