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Blackfriars returns to Church after 140 years
A piece of Sydney Catholic history has returned after 140 years, with the Blackfriars site at Broadway once again under Catholic ownership. Source: The Catholic Weekly.
Vatican considers making ‘spiritual abuse’ a crime in Church law
The Vatican may make “spiritual abuse” a formalised crime in Church law, rather than merely an aggravating circumstance of other crimes. Source: CNA.
Catholic school in Bangladesh forced to close after mob attack
A Catholic school in Bangladesh has been closed indefinitely following acts of violence and vandalism. Source: Crux.
Former activist apologises for 2013 Notre Dame protest
A decade after Marguerite Stern entered Notre Dame Cathedral in Paris, screaming and topless, to demonstrate her hatred of the Church and the Pope, she has apologised to Catholics for her actions. Source: OSV News.
Australians won’t have to hand over ID when using social media, minister vows
Australians will not be compelled to hand over personal identification to big tech companies as part of the Government’s world-first under-16s social media ban, Communications Minister Michelle Rowland has pledged. Source: The Guardian.
Victoria’s anti-vilification reforms aim to stop ‘American-style division’
Victorians who incite hateful or threatening behaviour will face up to five years in jail under the Allan Government’s proposed anti-vilification laws. Source: The Age.
Study finds one in five renters living without two or more essential items
One in five Australian private renters are living without two or more essential items, according to a new joint study released by peak body the Australian Council of Social Service and the University of New South Wales. Source: ABC News.
Cop out: Caritas says COP29 failed to address needs of vulnerable nations
Caritas Australia has expressed disappointment at the outcomes of the United Nations’ COP29 climate conference, saying commitments to climate finance fell short of addressing the urgent needs of vulnerable nations, particularly in the Pacific.
Spiritual home for Australia’s Syro-Malabar faithful consecrated
Australia’s Syro-Malabar Catholic community marked a historic moment on Saturday with the consecration of St Alphonsa Syro-Malabar Cathedral in the Melbourne suburb of Epping. Source: Melbourne Catholic.