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Philosophy professor to head ACU’s Western Civilisation Program
Australian Catholic University has appointed Peter Anstey as director of the university’s Western Civilisation Program.
Cuba to release prisoners ‘in the spirit of the Jubilee’
Inspired by the Church’s Jubilee year of Hope, Cuba will release 553 prisoners convicted of various crimes. Source: Vatican News.
Vatican cracks down on illegal entry into its territory
The Vatican City State has toughened sanctions for those who try to illegally enter its territory in areas where free access is not allowed. Source: CNA.
North Korea again tops list of dangerous places to be a Christian
North Korea is the world’s “most dangerous place to follow Jesus”, where Christians are thrown in prison camps and executed for their faith, according to a global report released yesterday. Source: ABC News.
Pope dreams of hope for the future
While calling himself an “old man” and saying he never expected to be Pope this long, Pope Francis says in his new autobiography that he still has dreams for the future. Source: CNS.
Housing advocates call for cap on rent increases
Even Australians on median incomes are in rental stress, a new report has found, with households on middle incomes spending 33 per cent of their wages on housing. Source: The Guardian.
Catholics see positives in Facebook’s decision to dump fact-checkers
Two prominent Sydney Catholics have cautiously welcomed Facebook’s decision to dump fact-checkers in favour of a community notes system. Source: The Catholic Weekly.
Mary MacKillop’s birth site upgraded in time for her birthday
As we celebrate St Mary MacKillop’s birthday today, it is fitting that her birth site has recently been upgraded and made more accessible to visitors, writes Sr Patricia Williams RSJ. Source: Sisters of Saint Joseph.
After 110 icons, painter continues to strike gold
In her studio in Wamboin, New South Wales, surrounded by brushes, tiny pots of colour, and images of Jesus, Mary, and the saints, Sue Orchison gently dabs gold paint onto her icon. Source: Catholic Voice.