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Chasing approval a substitute for happiness: Pope
Approval, public consensus and visibility are often given undue importance in modern society, shaping how people think, behave and even understand themselves, Pope Leo XIV said yesterday. Source: OSV News.
Call for more palliative care as VAD rate rises sharply
More than 250 South Australians chose to end their life through euthanasia last financial year – a 150 per cent increase since it was legalised three years ago. Source: The Advertiser.
Catholic student’s vision to bring eye care to the homeless
A Notre Dame University medical student is helping restore vision and dignity to people experiencing homelessness across Sydney by providing free and accessible eye care through his mobile eye clinic, Eyes of Hope.
Archdiocese launches program to digitise historic treasures
From pre-Vatican II vestments to handwritten sacramental registers, Canberra-Goulburn Archdiocese’s archives are home to an extraordinary collection of historic treasures. Source: Catholic Voice.
Cardinal expresses concern over ‘endless tragedy’ in Iran
Vatican Secretary of State Cardinal Pietro Parolin has lamented the killing of protesters in Iran and expressed his hope that the uncertainty in Venezuela will evolve into stability, economic recovery, and democracy. Source: Vatican News.
Iconic Ukrainian church returned to Catholic community
After decades of legal disputes, Ukraine’s Catholic community has received the right to use Kyiv’s historic St Nicholas Church for the next 50 years, under an agreement signed with the state. Source: Catholic Review.
Pope to travel to Angola in 2026, nuncio says
Pope Leo XIV will travel to Angola in 2026, the Vatican’s ambassador to the southern African nation said, adding yet another destination to the still-emerging slate of papal travel plans for the year. Source: NCR Online.
Greens hold the cards on hate speech bill as Ley walks away
Australia’s response to its worst terror attack could collapse after the Coalition rejected the Government’s anti-vilification laws and the Greens complained the proposed hate speech crackdown could crimp the pro-Palestinian protest movement. Source: The Age.
Dialogue Week to precede Adelaide Synod
Thousands of Catholics across South Australia are gearing up to take part in a groundbreaking event that will help shape the outlook and agenda of the Adelaide Archdiocese for generations to come. Source: The Southern Cross.