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Catholic Social Services welcomes treaty legislation
Catholic Social Services Victoria has welcomed the introduction and progression of treaty legislation in the Victorian Parliament.
New pastoral plan for Sale Diocese’s ‘journey of renewal’
Bishop Greg Bennet says the launch of Sale Diocese’s new pastoral plan is a “highly significant moment” in the life of the Victorian diocese.
Vatican group defining crime of spiritual abuse ‘making good progress’
A group working to define and classify the crime of spiritual abuse in Canon Law is making progress, with its leader confirmed despite being transferred to another department. Source: Crux.
If the Popemobile ever breaks down …
At his Wednesday morning general audience, Pope Leo’s face lit up with an unusually bright smile as he received a unique donation: Proton, a purebred Arabian horse from a prestigious Polish stable. Source: OSV News.
Filipinos wear white to Mass in protest against corruption
Catholics in the Philippines wore white clothing to Mass on Sunday, following an appeal from their bishops as a symbolic gesture to call for renewal in the predominantly Catholic nation, which is grappling with corruption scandals. Source: UCA News.
Bishops urge faithful to oppose changes to Victoria’s euthanasia laws
Victoria’s bishops have written a pastoral letter to the community in response to the Victorian Government’s plans to amend the state’s euthanasia and assisted suicide laws. Source: Melbourne Catholic.
Pope sends antibiotics to Gaza for youngest victims of conflict
As humanitarian aid is finally granted access to the Gaza Strip, Pope Leo XIV has instructed the Office of Papal Charities to send medicines for the youngest victims of the two-year conflict. Source: Vatican News.
Up to 300,000 Australians will be on aged care waitlist by 2030, modelling shows
As many as 300,000 elderly Australians will be on the waitlist for assistance at home by 2030, according to new expert modelling of Australia’s redesigned aged care system. Source: The Guardian.
MP and activist unite to stop sex-selective abortions
Noisy demonstrations in front of Parliament House do work, say the politician and the activist behind a bill to stop sex-selective abortions in New South Wales. Source: The Catholic Weekly.