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Ageing Housing

Rejection of retirement development during housing crisis ‘nonsensical’

Catholic aged and disability organisation VMCH has called a Victorian Civil and Administrative Tribunal decision to reject a retirement development in the midst of a national housing crisis “short-sighted” and “nonsensical”.

Education

Outstanding educators in a class of their own

Nine leading South Australian educators, including one who helps students raise chickens called Hennifer Lopez and Eggie Betts, were recognised at the annual Catholic Education Awards ceremony. Source: The Southern Cross.

Fellowship In The Dioceses

New group a ‘friendly, safe space for men to come together’ 

After two years of planning, praying and discernment, a new group has been launched in the Maitland-Newcastle Diocese to encourage men to connect with each other. Source: MNnews.Today.

Ukraine

Ukrainian archbishop demands end to Russian missile attacks

The head of Ukraine’s Greek Catholic Church has demanded an end to Russia’s overnight missile strikes, as the Vatican outlined plans to send a “peace mission” to the warring sides. Source: The Tablet.

Pope Francis

Pope to meet Nobel winners and young people to promote human fraternity

Pope Francis will meet 30 Nobel Prize winners and thousands of young people from around the world at the Vatican to promote human fraternity, a Vatican foundation has announced. Source: Catholic Courier.

United States

Missouri miracle? Body of Benedictine Sister thought to be incorrupt

Hundreds of pilgrims have descended on a Benedictine monastery for religious sisters in rural Missouri after exhumed remains of the contemplative order’s African-American foundress appear to be incorrupt, four years after her death. Source: CNA.

Health Vatican

Nuncio updating Vatican on Calvary hospital takeover plans

The Pope’s ambassador to Australia, Archbishop Charles Balvo, says he is keeping the Vatican informed about the ACT Government’s planned takeover of Calvary Public Hospital Bruce. Source: Canberra Times.

First Nations Politics

No compromise needed on Voice model after Labor secures Greens’ support

The Albanese Government won’t have to compromise on its model to establish an Indigenous Voice to Parliament and executive government after securing support from the Greens. Source: The Australian.

Homelessness

Report shows homelessness numbers surging

The number of people accessing emergency accommodation or living on the streets or in cars has surged, a report into homelessness across Australia shows. Source: Yahoo News.