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Caritas chief says scale of suffering in Sudan ‘unimaginable’
Caritas Australia’s partners in Sudan have raised alarms about disastrous levels of cholera and hunger, as the US Government declared the Sudanese Rapid Support Forces are committing genocide.
Pell biographer remembers a ‘builder and reformer’
Cardinal George Pell, whose death shocked the Catholic world two years ago, is remembered by his biographer for his faithfulness under pressure, his reform efforts, and for being “a builder” — both at the Vatican and in the two archdioceses he led. Source: CNA.
Biden awards ‘People’s Pope’ Presidential Medal of Freedom
United States President Joe Biden has awarded Pope Francis the Presidential Medal of Freedom, the nation’s highest civilian honour. Source: NCR Online.
More than half a million pilgrims walk through the Holy Door
More than half a million pilgrims crossed the threshold of the Holy Door of St Peter’s Basilica in the first two weeks of the Jubilee Year of Hope. Source: CNS.
Bishops call for renewal of prayer, charity and love during Jubilee Year
This Christmas, Australia’s bishops have reminded the faithful of the hope that the Christ child brings to a suffering world and called for a renewal of prayer, charity and love in action during the Jubilee Year.
Religious leaders gather to support Jewish community
Under the theme “Unity, Hope, and Light”, religious leaders gathered last night to support the Jewish community, which has faced vitriolic abuse and acts of terror in Sydney and Melbourne in recent weeks. Source: Broken Bay Diocese.
Fr Tony takes the helm at Stella Maris Australia
Fr Tony Cox SSC has been appointed national director of Stella Maris Australia. He will run the national office from the Stella Maris Centre Melbourne.
ACCC to block Catholic hospitals from boycotting private health insurers
The competition regulator intends to block Catholic Health Australia’s private hospital members from collectively boycotting large private health insurers, should negotiations for increased hospital funding arrangements fail. Source: The Australian.
Vatican Media to offer full coverage of Jubilee 2025 events
Every major moment of Jubilee 2025 will be made available worldwide, with the Vatican Media offering audio streams and video live and on demand through its Vatican News portal and on YouTube.