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Save the dates to take action against modern slavery
Australian Catholic Religious Against Trafficking in Humans (ACRATH ) is calling the community to join a 16-day campaign to end violence against women and girls. Source: Melbourne Catholic.
Pope approves simplified rites for papal funeral and burial
Pope Francis, who will celebrate his 88th birthday in December, has approved simplified liturgical rites for the death of a pontiff. Source: NCR Online.
Edmund Rice program to support young Pacific climate leaders
The Edmund Rice Centre for Justice and Community Education has launched a program to support young climate leaders in Kiribati and Tuvalu to advocate for their Pacific home in Australia, the region and beyond. Source: The Good Oil.
Search for life on other planets a chance to see ‘the glory of God’
The unresolved question of whether life exists on other planets continues to spark curiosity from the public and the interest of scientists — but one Catholic physicist working on missions to search for potential life also recognises it as an opportunity to see the glory of God. Source: CNA.
Pope prays for peace in letter marking 1000 days since Ukraine invasion
Pope Francis prayed for a conversion of hearts and a start to dialogue, reconciliation and peace in a letter marking 1000 days since Russia launched its large-scale invasion of Ukraine. Source: CNS.
Attitudes on immigration and religion harden but social cohesion stable
Australians have a more negative attitude towards major faith groups and immigration levels, but a new report says social cohesion has remained stable over the past 12 months, despite multiple areas of strain. Source: SBS News.
Workshop raises awareness of abuse of Catholic Religious women
Religious and their colleagues gathered in Sydney to explore the dynamics of harm and the need for safety within communities of Catholic Religious women in a two-day workshop. Source: Catholic Religious Australia.
Principles blueprint to support changes in diocese
Catholic Schools Broken Bay’s new incorporated structure from 2025 will be supported by a “Shared Mission Principles” document to protect and strengthen Catholic education in the diocese.
Greens will attempt to split Coalition over abortion issue
The Greens will seek to split the Coalition on the politically fraught issue of abortion by asking the Senate to vote to jettison a pro-life bill championed by two Coalition senators. Source: The Guardian.