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Brisbane priest’s family in Vietnam safe after Caritas comes to the rescue
Brisbane priest Fr Sang Duc Bui’s family home was badly hit by Typhoon Bualoi, which made landfall in Vietnam on September 29. Source: The Catholic Leader.
Australia’s Got Talent: Catholic Youth Festival-style!
With less than 60 days to go until the Australian Catholic Youth Festival, organisers are calling on pilgrims to put themselves forward as festival performers. Source: Melbourne Catholic.
Pope says role of the media has never been more essential … or more threatened
Addressing a global network of news agencies, Pope Leo yesterday thanked reporters who every day work to share the truth, often risking their lives. Source: Vatican News.
Catholic bishops call on EU to appoint envoy for religious freedom
The representatives of the Catholic bishops to the European Union reiterated their call for the bloc to act firmly against anti-Christian persecution around the world by reinstating the position of the special envoy for religious freedom. Source: CNA.
Mockusequel gets old rockers back together for one last show
Four decades after audiences were introduced to British rockers Spinal Tap in a pioneering mockumentary, the band reunites for one final concert in “Spinal Tap II: The End Continues”. Source: Australian Catholics.
Commission to focus report on abuse survivors and reparations
After concluding its five-day plenary in Poland, the Pontifical Commission for the Protection of Minors is set to release its second annual report focusing on survivors of abuse and the concept of reparations. Source: NCR Online.
Raise JobSeeker and transform lives of nearly a million Australians
The rate of JobSeeker has failed to keep up with the cost of living and without action the number of people in need of support will grow, St Vincent de Paul Society NSW’s chief Yolanda Saiz writes. Source: SMH.
New report says wait times and choice remain top challenges
Long wait times for assessments and home care, poor communication and a lack of support for older people to make care decisions remain the top challenges in aged care, according to a new report. Source: Australian Ageing Agenda.
Half of Top End parliamentarians voice support for assisted dying
Half of Northern Territory parliamentarians have voiced their support for reinstating the rights of Territorians to choose voluntary assisted dying following the release of the Legal and Constitutional Affairs Committee report. Source: NT News.