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Podcast connects faith, ecology and the common good
Common Home TV has launched a new podcast which aims to offer thought-provoking conversations at the “intersection of integral ecology and an inclusive Church”. Source: Redemptorists of Oceania.
Struggle for independence made faith stronger in Timor-Leste
As the Church in Timor-Leste prepares for Pope Francis’ visit, the Dili Archdiocese’s vicar general says the event’s motto emphasises the close link between the Catholic faith of the East Timorese people and their culture and recent troubled history. Source: Vatican News.
African leaders seek debt relief ahead of Jubilee Year
Church leaders in Africa have called for large-scale debt cancellation to relieve the continent’s crushing debt burden. Source: The Tablet.
The Fabulous Four a long way from fabulous
In “The Fabulous Four”, a group of friends travel to Florida to be bridesmaids in a surprise wedding of their college girlfriend. Source: Australian Catholics.
Help for those accompanying Catholics facing end-of-life decisions
Australia’s Catholic bishops have released a new document to guide priests, chaplains and pastoral workers who are asked to provide pastoral support to Catholics who are considering accessing voluntary assisted dying schemes. Source: ACBC and CHA.
Federal Government responds to disability royal commission report
The Albanese Government has revealed its response to the landmark disability royal commission report, which exposed widespread rates of abuse and neglect being experienced by millions of Australians living with a disability. Source: 9news.com.au.
McCarthy to seek bipartisan approach to closing the gap
New Indigenous Australians Minister Malarndirri McCarthy says Labor will seek a new bipartisan approach to closing the gap between Aboriginal Australians and the rest of the country. Source: The Australian.
Catholic school adopts online learning to prepare students for university
A Melbourne Catholic all-girls school will offer students a hybrid model of teaching that includes an online component delivered by one of the largest state government schools. Source: The Age.
Bernadette ‘shocked’ to win Mary Magdalene Award
Maitland-Newcastle Diocese has named Bernadette Newton from the Myall Coast Parish as the winner of the 2024 Mary Magdalene Award, which recognises women who make a difference to their community. Source: MNnews.Today.