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Australian Catholic University appoints new chief operating officer
Patrick Woods has been appointed as Australian Catholic University’s new chief operating officer.
Caritas forms alliance to address imminent famine in Sudan
Caritas Internationalis and global faith-based humanitarian organisation ACT Alliance have joined forces to address imminent famine in Sudan. Source: Caritas Australia.
Bishop warns against assisted suicide as House of Lords prepares for debate
A Catholic bishop in England is warning that the legalisation of assisted suicide “undermines the sanctity and dignity of human life”. Source: Crux.
Flash flooding temporarily closes Lourdes’ grotto
River flooding forced the temporary closure of the famous grotto at the shrine of Our Lady of Lourdes in southern France. Source: NCR Online.
Pope brings spiritual and material aid to remote PNG diocese
Pope Francis travelled to one of Papua New Guinea’s most remote dioceses yesterday, bringing both spiritual and material comfort to people at the margins. Source: Crux.
Liberal backbenchers question aged care co-contributions
Coalition backbenchers are raising concerns over how co-contributions for wealthy older Australians paying for aged care will be calculated under legislation Labor hopes to present to Parliament this week. Source: The Australian.
Synodality will continue after papacy of Francis, says visiting theologian
Renowned Italian theologian and author Massimo Faggioli provided valuable insights into the challenges and hopes of the Catholic Church during a two-week visit to Adelaide. Source: The Southern Cross.
Census to ask about gender identity after second government backdown
Australians will be asked about their gender identity in the next census, after Prime Minister Anthony Albanese for the second time reversed his government’s position on including new LGBT questions in the national survey. Source: The Age.
Conference will have ‘lasting impact on practice and understanding’
The Canon Law Society of Australia and New Zealand held its 57th annual conference in Brisbane last week, with internationally recognised canonical experts providing attendees with practical skills and knowledge in this area of the Church’s essential ministry.