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One year until the Australian Catholic Education Conference in Cairns
The countdown is on for the 2025 Australian Catholic Education Conference hosted by the National Catholic Education Commission and host diocese, Catholic Education Diocese of Cairns.
Study shows nearly half of migrants worldwide are Christian
A new analysis by the Pew Research Centre has found that nearly half of the estimated 280 million people worldwide who live outside their country of birth are Christian, with migrants to the United States from Mexico and the Philippines making up a substantial portion. Source: CNA.
Nicaraguan government extinguishes legal status of religious orders
The Nicaraguan Government has extinguished the legal status of more than 25 Catholic organisations, including religious orders, another diocesan Caritas chapter and lay Catholic groups, as part of an attack on civil society with the closure of 1500 nongovernmental organisations. Source: OSV News.
Marian visionary dies at 93 on feast of Assumption
A Japanese woman religious and Marian visionary has died some five decades after witnessing the miraculous weeping of a statue of Mary and receiving urgent messages to pray in reparation for humanity’s sins. Source: Global Sisters Report.
Bishops say action required to achieve global peace
In this year’s Social Justice Statement, Australia’s Catholic bishops say peace is possible if people commit to speaking the truth and redouble efforts to end war. Source: ACBC Media Blog.
Victorian barristers debate wearing legal robes at religious ceremonies
The Victorian Bar has debated whether judges and lawyers should stop wearing their robes and medals at special religious services to avoid any conflict of interest perceptions. Source: The Australian.
Government and Opposition urged to prioritise Aged Care ActÂ
Catholic Health Australia has joined other aged care provider peak bodies in supporting calls for both sides of federal Parliament to urgently prioritise the new Aged Care Act and address critical issues facing older Australians.
Caritas Australia condemns historic humanitarian death tollÂ
Caritas Australia has condemned the historic humanitarian death toll revealed by the United Nations this week, saying that aid workers in conflict zones should be protected.
Parents urged to make voices heard at NSW pornography inquiry
Parents are being urged to make their voices heard at a New South Wales parliamentary inquiry into the damaging effects of pornography on the mental, emotional and physical health of children and young people. Source: The Catholic Weekly.