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Caritas reflects on year of conflict and displacement
While the “past year has not reflected the best of humanity”, Caritas Australia says the generosity of the Australian community has “acted as a light amid that darkness”.
Vatican nativity scene removed after backlash
In the wake of global controversy over a Nativity scene displayed at the Vatican showing the infant Jesus resting upon a Palestinian keffiyeh, widely seen as a pro-Palestinian statement, that set has been removed. Source: Crux.
Notre Dame chief architect reveals devotion to Our Lady
The chief architect of the Notre Dame Cathedral in Paris says Our Lady guided the restoration of the 861-year-old cathedral following the fire that ravaged the building in April 2019. Source: CNA.
Holy Spirit the source of Christian hope: Pope
The “most beautiful gift” the Catholic Church and its members can give the world is a reason to live with hope, Pope Francis said yesterday. Source: CNS.
Queensland Parliament passes ‘unprecedented’ gag on abortion debate
The Queensland Parliament has been banned from debate on abortion for four years after an ambush motion by Premier David Crisafulli, in a move labelled “unprecedented”. Source: The Guardian.
Catholic Religious Australia condemns arson attack on synagogue
Catholic Religious Australia says there is “no place in Australia for attacks on places of worship” as it condemned the arson attack on the Adass Israel Synagogue in Melbourne on Friday.
New commissioner praises work of Catholic anti-slavery network
Newly appointed independent federal Anti-Slavery Commissioner Chris Evans has praised the work of the Australian Catholic Anti-slavery Network.
International recognition for Australian Catholic University bioethicist
Bridget Pratt, from the Queensland Bioethics Centre at Australian Catholic University, has been recognised globally as a research leader in her field. Source: Catholic Health Australia.
Australian Seniors report finds pension no longer enough to cover basic expenses
More and more older Australians’ quality of life has fallen in the past two years as a small number report they have stolen essential items to get by, new research finds. Source: News.com.au.