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No visas issued to Palestinians since May, data reveals
Nearly 500 requests for asylum have been lodged by Palestinians since June, with no applications being approved or rejected, newly released data by the Department of Home Affairs revealed. Source: News.com.au.
Jakarta Archdiocese ends 33-year wait for new church
Indonesia’s Jakarta Archdiocese has inaugurated a parish church after a 33-year wait due to objections from local Muslims. Source: UCA News.
Anticipation building ahead of reopening of Notre Dame Cathedral
Excitement is mounting in Paris ahead of the December 8 reopening of Notre Dame Cathedral with only a few cranes remaining on the outside of the iconic French church. Source: OSV News.
Brazilians march in support of religious freedom
Practitioners of different religious traditions marched down Rio de Janeiro’s iconic Copacabana Beach on Sunday to support religious freedom in Brazil, where cases of intolerance have doubled over the past six years. Source: NCR Online.
Sydney to host International Eucharistic Congress in 2028
The Vatican has announced that Sydney will host the 54th International Eucharistic Congress in 2028. Source: The Catholic Weekly.
Victorian Education Minister ‘grossly muddles’ facts on school funding
The National Catholic Education Commission says Victorian Education Minister Ben Carroll has “grossly muddled” the facts on school funding.
Government to release initial funds for social and affordable homes
More than 13,700 social and affordable homes will be built, and the first release of money from the Albanese Government’s signature housing fund will be given to states this week. Source: The West Australian.
All religions are a path to God: Pope
Pope Francis wrapped up a three-day visit to Singapore on Friday, a country with large pockets of at least five different faiths, saying that “all religions are a path to God”. Source: Crux.
Head of Catholic schools in Maitland-Newcastle announces resignation
Catholic Schools Maitland-Newcastle chief Steve Lemos has announced his resignation and his intention to finish up in the role at the end of the school year. Source: MNnews.Today.