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Priest with brain cancer remains fixed on mission
A young priest undergoing treatment for a rare brain cancer says he’s grateful for the prayers of the regional New South Wales diocese where he ministers. Source: The Catholic Weekly.
World Youth Day song strikes a chord with students
In just 20 weeks, pilgrims from Broken Bay Diocese will leave for World Youth Day Lisbon singing a new song written by one of their pilgrim coordinators and sung and recorded by fellow students. Source: Broken Bay News.
Indigenous Voice adviser warns vote on knife edge
The Indigenous Voice to Parliament referendum is “poised on a knife edge” because voters may make up their minds far later in the campaign than at a standard election, a leading communications expert advising the government has warned. Source: The Guardian.
Report claiming McCarrick not competent to stand trial challenged
United States prosecutors are challenging the medical report claiming former cardinal Theodore McCarrick is not competent to stand trial on charges he sexually abused a teenager in the 1970s. Source: OSV News.
Nicaragua bans Easter processions
In the latest move against the Church and political opponents in Nicaragua, the Ortega Government has reportedly banned the traditional public processions of the Way of the Cross in all parishes in the country. Source: Vatican News.
Synodal Path drama overshadows German bishops’ meeting
Controversy over the Synodal Path initiative for Church reform has overshadowed the German bishops’ spring plenary, which began in Dresden on Monday. Source: The Tablet.
Ecumenical prayer for peace in Ukraine marks anniversary of Russian invasion
An ecumenical day of prayer and fasting for peace in Ukraine was held in the Ukrainian Eparchy of Saints Peter and Paul of Melbourne on Friday – the first anniversary of the Russian invasion.
Gay conversion ban won’t impinge on religious freedom: Minns
Faith leaders have secured a bipartisan commitment to be able to pray and preach on matters of sexuality under proposed laws banning gay conversion therapy, after NSW Labor leader Chris Minns vowed to protect their rights. Source: Sydney Morning Herald.
Caritas raises $1m for earthquake victims in Türkiye and Syria
Caritas Australia has raised more than $1 million to help people in need following the catastrophic February 6 earthquakes in Türkiye and Syria.