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Church will ‘not condone’ scare tactics in NT euthanasia debate
Darwin Bishop Charles Gauci maintains the Church will “not condone” actions that corrupt debate around the proposed legalisation of euthanasia in the Northern Territory. Source: NT News.
Morrison urges Australians to reconnect with Judaeo-Christian values
Scott Morrison has urged Australians to reconnect with the Judaeo-Christian values that underpin the country’s successful representative democracy, warning the nation risked a loss of identity in the face of authoritarian challenges to Western civilisation. Source: The Australian.
Ukrainians rally to mark two-year anniversary of Russian invasion
A crowd of 1500 Ukrainians rallied in the St Mary’s Cathedral forecourt in Sydney on Saturday to mark the two-year anniversary of the Russian invasion of their homeland. Source: The Catholic Weekly.
Notre Dame and the Catholic Institute announce partnership
In a significant move for Catholic education in Western Australia, the University of Notre Dame Australia has announced a new strategic alliance with the Catholic Institute of Western Australia.
Pope cancels audiences due to persisting ‘mild flu’ symptoms
Pope Francis’s audiences were cancelled yesterday as a precautionary measure due to his persisting flu symptoms, the Holy See Press Office announced. Source: CNA.
Malawi carpenter becomes role model for other young women
Caritas Australia’s Project Compassion this week tells the story of Memory from Malawi, who with the support of the Lenten campaign has become a carpenter and role model for other young women.
Gunmen kill 15 Catholics at Mass in Burkina Faso
At least 15 people were killed in an attack by gunmen on Catholics gathered for Mass in a Burkina Faso village on Sunday, according to multiple news reports. Source: OSV News.
Vatican confirms appointment of rector for NZ’s national seminary
The Vatican’s Dicastery for Evangelisation has confirmed the appointment of Fr David Dowling as the new rector of New Zealand’s national seminary in Auckland. Source: NZ Catholic.
Priest discovers chalice poisoned with bleach at Mass
A Catholic priest in southern Italy was the victim of a poisoning attempt on Sunday involving bleach mixed in with the water and wine used at Mass, in what many observers believe was a mafia-related attempt at intimidation. Source: Crux.