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Labor targets boys and young men at risk of engaging in family violence
A new plan aims to help support young men and boys at risk of engaging in family, domestic and sexual violence in a bid to provide early intervention strategies across the country. Source: News.com.au.
WYD 2027 in South Korea to focus on courage, interreligious dialogue
The first World Youth Day to be hosted in a country where Christians are a minority will seek to instil young people with the courage to share the Gospel while fostering interreligious dialogue, organisers of the event said. Source: CNS.
Pope offered Aung San Suu Kyi ‘refuge’ at the Vatican
Pope Francis says he offered asylum to Myanmar’s imprisoned prime minister Aung San Suu Kyi. Source: CNA.
Bishops accuse Malawi government of failure in food crisis
As hunger grows in Malawi and across the southern African region, Catholic leaders in the country are calling for long-term recovery initiatives. Source: Crux.
Poorest Australians priced out of rental market
Australians on the lowest incomes have been priced out of renting in almost every corner of the country, despite the Albanese Government’s recent 10 per cent increase to Commonwealth Rent Assistance, a new report has found. Source: The Guardian.
South Australian gay conversion bill ‘strips parental rights’Â
South Australia is poised to usher through legislation banning gay conversion therapy, despite concerns raised by some religious leaders and academics that the proposed changes will remove the rights of parents and impinge on religious freedoms. Source: The Australian.
Incorporation aims to strengthen future of Catholic education
Catholic Schools Broken Bay will be incorporated as of January 1, 2025, marking a significant step forward in the governance of Catholic education in the diocese.
Melbourne’s newest priest describes ordination as ‘a gift’
The bells of St Patrick’s Cathedral rang out on Saturday, announcing the imminent ordination of Melbourne’s newest priest, Fr Jean-Sébastien Géry. Source: Melbourne Catholic.
Vinnies urges Australians to open their hearts to asylum-seekers
Ahead of World Day of Migrants and Refugees on Sunday, the St Vincent de Paul Society urges all Australians to open their hearts and assist those who come to Australia seeking refuge from violence and persecution in their home countries.