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Vatican reiterates closeness to seafarers
In a message marking the annual celebration of Sea Sunday this weekend, the Vatican has reiterated the Church’s closeness to all people working at sea. Source: Vatican News.
Albanese considers further cost-of-living relief but no ‘cash splash’
Prime Minister Anthony Albanese has left the door open to providing further cost-of-living relief for struggling Australians but cautioned against expectations of a looming “cash splash”. Source: News.com.au.
Asylum-seeker has new career all sewn up
Nothing makes Esther* happier than making clothes for others. The 32-year-old asylum-seeker from Papua New Guinea is a participant in Mercy Works’ partnership with the Romero Centre in Brisbane, which has so far helped 37 people gain employment since last July.
New milestone as diocese goes green
Maitland-Newcastle Diocese has announced that all of its sites, including 59 schools and 12 St Nicholas Early Education Centres, are powered by an accredited product that uses 100 per cent renewable energy. Source: MNnews.Today.
Stella Assange tells Francis of husband’s ‘cruel’ imprisonment
Stella Assange, the wife of imprisoned Australian WikiLeaks founder Julian Assange, has described Pope Francis as a “massive moral protection” following her meeting with him last week. Source: The Tablet.
Nicaraguan bishop released from prison
Nicaraguan Bishop Rolando Alvarez was released from prison late on Monday, a diplomatic source said, marking a possible turning point in the country’s prolonged crackdown on the Catholic Church. Source: Sight Magazine.
Vatican to collect stories of Christian martyrs killed since 2000
Pope Francis has created a new commission to research and catalogue the stories of Christian martyrs from the third millennium, the Vatican announced yesterday. Source: CNA.
Gallagher has faith in ACT’s euthanasia laws
ACT Senator Katy Gallagher says she has faith the Barr Government will handle voluntary euthanasia legislation in the Territory appropriately as a “mature, responsible” Parliament. Source: The Australian.
From day one, Voice will have full in-tray: Burney
Indigenous Australians Minister Linda Burney says she will task the Voice to Parliament with generating fresh ideas in health, education, jobs and housing from day one, in a speech aimed at defining its purpose and agenda. Source: Sydney Morning Herald.