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Millions of people deprived of basic rights due to war: Pope
As the United Nations marked Human Rights Day yesterday, Pope Francis reminded world leaders that our “human rights to life and peace are essential conditions for the exercise of all other rights”. Source: Vatican News.
Assisted suicide in UK could see ‘major exodus of healthcare professionals’
Legalising assisted suicide in England and Wales “is a further major erosion of the soul and conscience of medicine”, according to a leading pro-life medical doctor. Source: Crux.
Church in Philippines calls for prayer after volcano erupts
Church officials in the Philippines have appealed for prayers as the volcano Mount Kanlaon erupted, prompting the government to evacuate thousands of residents from risky areas. Source: UCA News.
Italian nun accused of working for Mafia placed under house arrest
A religious sister was placed under house arrest in northern Italy after a nearly four-month investigation by prosecutors revealed she allegedly used her prison ministry to connect local mafia bosses with inmates. Source: Catholic Review.
Governments move to protect places of worship from protests
Australia’s three largest states are poised to introduce laws protecting places of worship from intimidatory protests as both levels of government scrambled to react to Friday’s terrorist attack on a Melbourne synagogue. Source: The Australian.
Catholic sector backs AMA push for greater access to out-of-hospital care
Catholic Health Australia is supporting the Australian Medical Association’s call for greater access to out-of-hospital care for patients, outlined in its position paper released yesterday.
Perth Archdiocese unveils vision for synodality in final assembly report
The Perth Archdiocese developed a comprehensive final report from its Archdiocesan Assembly, signalling a bold step toward implementing synodality and co-responsibility. Source: The Record.
Continuing rise in euthanasia deaths demands greater scrutiny
The death toll for New South Wales’ euthanasia regime continues to rise, with data released last week revealing a 50 per cent increase in the death rate since the end of February, writes Monica Doumit. Source: The Catholic Weekly.
Australians on income support payments for longer, report reveals
Unemployed Australians are relying on “punishingly low” support payments as job opportunities continue to decline, according to a new report. Source: ABC News.