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Abortion Western Australia

Push to retain mandatory counselling for women seeking abortion in WA

A West Australian Liberal MP has indicated she will oppose removing mandatory counselling for women seeking abortion in a bill to reform the state’s laws, while another has indicated support for a pro-life Labor MP’s amendments. Source: The West Australian.

Cost Of Living

Cost-of-living struggles driving high anxiety

Almost one in three Australians are struggling to get by on their current income, leaving them increasingly distressed and disenchanted with the country’s direction, a new study has found. Source: Canberra Times.

Reflection

An invitation to appreciate our world through the lens of God’s love

Pope Francis’ Season of Creation, which begins today and continues to October 4, sets out to awaken our respect for creation, writes Fr Andrew Hamilton SJ. Source: Catholic Outlook.

In The Dioceses Social Services

Finally, a clothing store within Cooee

Residents of Wilcannia, a small town in northwestern New South Wales, can now shop locally for affordable and stylish clothes thanks to a new recycled clothing store set up by CatholicCare Wilcannia-Forbes.

Pope Francis Prayer

Pope urges faithful to ‘stop making invisible those on the margins of society’

Pope Francis’ prayer intention for the month of September is for people living on the margins of society. Source: CNA.

Africa

Bishops join African faith leaders in call for debt relief

Catholic bishops and other faith leaders in Africa are calling for debt relief for the continent to provide a “lifeline” to escape multiple crises, including food insecurity and climate change. Source: The Tablet.

Film Review

Priest’s soul-shaking journey across Iceland

In Godland, a young Danish Lutheran priest sails to Iceland to build a church, travelling the rugged terrain and testing his faith. Source: Australian Catholics.

First Nations Politics

NATSICC reiterates support for Yes vote as PM locks in October 14

Prime Minister Anthony Albanese has confirmed October 14 as the date for the historic Voice to Parliament referendum. Source: The Age.

Governance

Reports outline possible models for pastoral councils in Australia

The National Centre for Pastoral Research has published a pair of reports on pastoral councils, as part of the Australian Catholic Bishops Conference’s response to a review of Church governance. Source: ACBC Media Blog.