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Six end their lives, 32 seek access to euthanasia in South Australia
At least six terminally ill South Australians have ended their lives since euthanasia legislation was enacted in the state on January 31. Source: The Advertiser.
New figures expose depth of Australia’s poverty crisis
One in eight Australians are living in poverty, with 60 per cent of people receiving JobSeeker support payments living on average $269 per week below the poverty line. Source: The Australian.
New Mass setting evokes care for ‘Our Common Home’
Not many priests can say they’ve concelebrated Mass at a cathedral while a Mass setting they have composed is making its debut – but Jesuit Fr Christopher Willcock can. Source: Sandpiper.
New ministries take Christ to abuse survivors to promote healing
A US archdiocese has introduced two new ministries to promote healing for those harmed by clergy abuse. Source: OSV News.
Holy See raises plight of people facing religious persecution
Addressing the United Nations Human Rights Council in Geneva, the Vatican representative at the UN has highlighted the ongoing plight of people being persecuted for their religious beliefs. Source: Vatican News.
British come to priest’s rescue in US canon law dispute
A popular canon law website will continue to offer its content to the public despite fears that it would have to shut down because of a copyright dispute over its English translation of the Church’s Code of Canon Law. Source: CNA.
Charities call for $110m funding boost for hunger hotspots
A $110 million increase in foreign aid to global hunger hotspots from the Australian Government could help avoid a catastrophe, says Caritas Australia together with a group of aid organisations. Source: Canberra Times.
Synod preparatory commission aware of ‘high expectations and anxiety’
Three members of the preparatory commission for the assembly of the Synod of Bishops, including Perth Archbishop Timothy Costelloe SDB, said they know some Catholics have high expectations for the process while others have intense anxiety. Source: CNS.
Climate scientists issue ‘final warning’ on climate change
The world’s climate scientists have issued what one expert said is a “final warning” before global warming exceeds 1.5 degrees Celsius. Source: ABC News.