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Synod’s spiritual adviser urges members to be at peace with results
Even if some members of the Synod on Synodality end up feeling disappointed by its results, “God’s providence is at work in this assembly”, the spiritual adviser to the Synod says. Source: CNS.
Assembly marks historic moment for Canberra and Goulburn Archdiocese
Archbishop Christopher Prowse says the Archdiocesan Assembly heralds a new chapter for the Canberra-Goulburn Archdiocese. Source: Catholic Voice.
Senator wants abortion on the national agenda as debate engulfs state politics
Coalition senator Jacinta Nampijinpa Price wants abortion on the national agenda, declaring pregnancies ended after the first trimester are immoral and arguing late-stage abortions were akin to infanticide. Source: The Age.
Catholic education leaders gather in Tamworth to close the gap in education
Catholic education leaders, principals, staff, parents, and students are gathering this week for the triennial 2024 Catholic Schools NSW Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Education Conference.
Archbishop’s decree creates new leadership model for MSS
In a historic moment for the Missionary Sisters of Service, Melbourne Archbishop Peter A Comensoli has issued a decree appointing Good Samaritan Sister Veronica Hoey as the canonical delegate for the MSS for the next three years. Source: Melbourne Catholic.
Wealthy, low-income Australians avoiding GP appointments as cost of living bites
Even wealthy Australians are cutting back on doctor’s appointments due to the cost of living, with new data showing the proportion of people in New South Wales who put off a GP visit because it was too expensive increased by 246 per cent over the past four years. Source: The Guardian.
Vatican and China renew agreement on appointment of bishops
Vatican and Chinese authorities have extended a controversial agreement on episcopal appointments for a third time, this time for four years instead of the customary two. Source: Crux.
Latin patriarch of Jerusalem says two-state solution ‘unrealistic’
Latin patriarch of Jerusalem Cardinal Pierbattista Pizzaballa has indicated that, for now, a two-state solution to end the war between Israel and Hamas in the Holy Land is “not realistic”. Source: CNA.
Papal charity report shows increase in persecution of Christians
The persecution of Christians worldwide has gotten worse, with militant Islam extremists, oppressive regimes and criminal gangs ramping up attacks during 2022–2024, according to a papal charity that supports persecuted Christians. Source: National Catholic Register.