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ACT Government attacks federal bill into takeover of Calvary Hospital
The ACT Government has attacked a federal bill into the Calvary Public Hospital takeover as “inappropriate” and “unnecessary”, and said, if passed, the act would impinge on the right to the territory’s self-determination. Source: Canberra Times.
Wealthy Australians likely to pay more for aged care
Older Australians who can afford to are likely to be paying more for their nursing home accommodation and everyday living expenses after a key aged care taskforce reached broad consensus on the policy change. Source: The Australian.
Passionists elect new Provincial Superior
The Passionists of Holy Spirit Province, which includes Australia, Papua New Guinea, New Zealand and Vietnam, has elected Fr Denis Travers CP as its new Provincial Superior. Source: The Southern Cross.
Women deacons expert to deliver ACU lecture
Phyllis Zagano is often cited as an advocate for women deacons in the Catholic Church. But the US-based academic doesn’t see her work as advocacy. Source: ACU.
Christians in Holy Land want their rights respected: Patriarch
Cardinal-elect Pierbattista Pizzaballa has spoken about the surge of attacks against Christians by Israeli extremists, saying Christians in the Holy Land don’t want special protection, but do want their fundamental rights to be ensured. Source: Vatican News.
Prosecutor seeks prison sentence for Cardinal Becciu
The Vatican public prosecutor has asked the judge in Cardinal Angelo Becciu’s financial malfeasance trial to sentence the embattled prelate to seven years and three months in prison. Source: CNA.
Slain Tanzanian priest hailed for ‘courage’ and ‘deep faith’
A Tanzanian priest killed in an apparent act of madness has been praised by his bishop as having served the Church with “bravery” and “deep faith”. Source: Crux.
Bishop to defend ‘value of Christian life’ after NT euthanasia panel announced
Darwin Bishop Charles Gauci is preparing to publicly champion the “value of Christian life” after the Northern Territory Government announced it would set up an advisory panel on euthanasia laws. Source: The Catholic Leader.
Maronite leader to visit Australia
The Maronite Eparchy of Australia has announced the head of the Maronite Church, Cardinal Bechara Boutros Rai, will visit Australia in September.