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Project Compassion helps Priscilla beat drought
Caritas Australia’s Project Compassion campaign introduces us this week to Priscilla from Zimbabwe, who is using her conservation farming skills to grow drought-resistant crops and farm poultry to support her family during the current food crisis.
New website showcases Catholic education across Australia
The National Catholic Education Commission has launched a redesigned website to showcase Catholic education, including a new resource centre, media centre and directory for Catholic education peak bodies and school authorities.
Ukrainian university thanks University of Notre Dame Australia for its support
With the war in Ukraine now in its second year, the Ukrainian Catholic University has expressed its deep appreciation and gratitude for the support and solidarity it has received from the University of Notre Dame Australia.
Council halts Christian prayer after legal warning
A Melbourne council has paused the use of a Christian prayer asking God to direct it after receiving a legal letter stating its inclusion in council processes was unlawful. Source: The Age.
Notre Dame cathedral to open in December 2024
Notre Dame Cathedral in Paris, which saw its spire and roof destroyed by fire in 2019, is expected to be rebuilt within the five-year deadline set by the French Government. Source: CNA.
Priests, laity describe violent attacks in Nigeria
A new Aid to the Church in Need report has detailed first-hand testimonies of Catholic faithful who have survived torture, kidnappings and massacres at the hands of Nigerian terrorists. Source: National Catholic Register.
Pacific nations struggling with climate change must be compensated
Increasingly frequent and severe weather events are leaving Pacific Island nations struggling to rebuild but accessing funds to adapt to climate change is a challenge, writes Tongan Cardinal Soane Patita Paini Mafi. Source: Eureka Street.
Commission proposes model for human rights laws
Politicians and public servants could soon be forced to consider human rights in policy-making and decision-making processes if a push to establish human rights laws is adopted by the Albanese Government. Source: Canberra Times.
Catholics attend event to mark milestone in fight against modern slavery
The Australian Catholic Anti-slavery Network was represented at an event convened by Attorney-General Mark Dreyfus to mark the 10th anniversary of royal assent of modern slavery offences in Australia’s criminal code.