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Scholarship program offers pathway to lifelong education
The Good Samaritan Foundation is helping senior secondary school students who are doing it tough to continue their education and receive hope and empowerment through a scholarship program. Source: The Good Oil.
Never dialogue with the devil: Pope
Christians must acknowledge the reality of the devil acting around them and remain steadfast in resisting his temptations, Pope Francis said yesterday. Source: OSV News.
CathNews takes a break
CathNews will not be published tomorrow due to Victoria’s Grand Final Eve public holiday. Our next issue will be published on Monday, September 30.
Robots don’t have emotions but this one has a heart
Fans of Peter Brown’s 2016 illustrated novel “The Wild Robot”, will be delighted to see this film version of the robot who cares for an orphaned gosling. Source: Australian Catholics.
‘World-first’ bill sparks new debate on abortion in South Australia
A national debate on abortion law reform has been ignited in South Australia where there is a fresh legislative push requiring mothers seeking terminations after 28 weeks to deliver their babies alive – allowing the child to be put up for adoption. Source: The Australian.
Maronite priest urges Catholics to pray for peace in Middle East
A Brisbane-based Maronite priest has urged Catholics to pray for peace as fighting escalates in the Middle East. Source: The Catholic Leader.
Caritas welcomes Australia’s move to protect aid workers
Caritas Australia has welcomed the Australian Government’s move to take a leading role internationally in protecting aid workers.
Archbishop Porteous reflects on 50 years of priesthood
As Archbishop Julian Porteous marked 50 years of priesthood this month, he reflected upon his many and varied experiences over five decades, keenly aware of the work of God’s abundant grace and mercy in his life. Source: Hobart Archdiocese.
Pope’s Communications Day message to focus on ‘violent’ discourse
Pope Francis’ message for World Communications Day 2025 will look at how to “disarm” aggressive communication and share the hope of Christ with gentleness. Source: OSV News.