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Greens join Coalition to block vote on housing fund vote
The Greens and Coalition have joined forces in a move that leaves the Albanese Government’s $10 billion housing policy plans at a major roadblock. Source: ABC News.
Evangelist wants Catholics to ‘break the silence’ about Jesus
Evangelist and best-selling author Sherry Weddell wants Australian Catholics to “break the silence” about Jesus. Source: The Catholic Leader.
HeartFELT call to join Rosary crusade
Sydney Catholic Bridget Sakr is so convinced of the power of prayer she is leading a call to raise 100,000 pledges to pray a daily Rosary during this month for the protection of every Australian. Source: The Catholic Weekly.
Pope includes Coptic Orthodox martyrs in Catholic compendium of saints
Pope Francis has inserted 21 Coptic Orthodox martyrs killed by ISIS into the Church’s formal martyrology, marking one of the rare occasions in which non-Catholics have been approved for veneration in the Catholic Church. Source: Crux.
US archdiocese to probe Church connection to slavery
The Archdiocese of Baltimore has formed a 17-member commission to research its ties to slavery going back hundreds of years. Source: UCA News.
Veteran screen queens go for goal
In 80 for Brady, a group of “old ladies” (their term) are devoted fans of the New England Patriots football team and decide to fulfil their lifelong ambition to go to the NFL Super Bowl. Source: Jesuit Media.
Archbishop Prowse ‘stunned and shocked’ by hospital takeover plan
After serving Canberra for more than 44 years, Calvary Public Hospital Bruce has been blindsided by the ACT Government, who yesterday announced it had begun an acquisition process to take control and ownership of the hospital. Source: Catholic Voice.
Bishops encourage Catholics to read and discuss Uluru Statement
As a vote on an Indigenous Voice to Parliament nears, Australia’s bishops have encouraged Catholics to read and discuss the Uluru Statement from the Heart – the document from which the Voice proposal emerged.
Catholic organisations respond to Budget with praise and criticism
More Catholic organisations have responded to the Albanese Government’s Budget, praising it for shining a spotlight on the cost-of-living crisis but cautioning that it will not be enough to alleviate the strain on many Australians. Source: The Catholic Weekly.