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Foster care has positive impact on family
Battling the ongoing decline in foster carer numbers, MacKillop Family Services is urging the community to better understand the role of foster carers and the support that’s available.
Eucharist teaches us fraternity: Pope
The gift of the Eucharist helps us to become the body of Christ for others, Pope Francis said in a video message sent to the 2024 International Eucharistic Congress in Quito, Ecuador. Source: CNA.
New Māori queen crowned – and she’s a Catholic
Amid the grief following the death of their king, New Zealand’s Māori people rejoiced as the late monarch’s youngest daughter, Nga Wai hono i te po, was named as his successor. Source: OSV News.
US pressure sees Nicaragua release 135 political prisoners
Following diplomatic pressure from the United States, the Nicaraguan Government has released 135 political prisoners. Source: Vatican News.
Labor calls on states to boost efforts to reduce domestic violence
The Albanese Government has called on the states and territories to step up efforts to reduce family violence, with the Commonwealth expected to promise a package of at least $351 million to address the issue. Source: ABC News.
Pope, Indonesia’s grand imam sign declaration on climate change
Pope Francis and Indonesian Grand Imam Nasaruddin Umar yesterday signed a joint declaration calling on religious leaders to deepen their cooperation in order to defend human dignity and fight climate change. Source: NCR Online.
Coalition accus Albanese of interfering with next census
The Coalition is accusing Prime Minister Anthony Albanese of inappropriately interfering with the next census, revealing it will pursue the government during the next parliamentary sitting over its mishandling of the issue. Source: The Australian.
Voices raised for the homeless
Two choral concerts in Victoria that honoured the lives of people who have died on the streets have raised nearly $20,000 for the homeless. Source: ACU.
Girls connect with local veterans, win national award
Students from a New South Wales Catholic girls’ school have won first prize in the National Anzac Day Schools’ Awards for a project in which they recorded and published the stories of local servicemen and women.