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Crisis that that almost brought Australia to a standstill
Sectarianism in Australia may be a thing of the past but rifts over religion today show the need to work for peace is ever-present, says author Jeff Kildea. Source: The Catholic Weekly.
Vatican encourages athletes to win ‘medal of fraternity’
Ahead of the Opening Ceremony of the Olympic Games in Paris, Athletica Vaticana has encouraged the athletes in fraternal friendship and reiterated Pope Francis’ appeal for an Olympic Truce. Source: Vatican News.
Vatican approves ‘spiritual experience’ connected to Italian shrine
The Vatican on Wednesday approved the “spiritual experience” connected to the Sanctuary of Maccio in Italy. Source: CNA.
Mexican family drama about death becomes joyous hymn to life
In “Tótem”, a young girl spends the day at her grandfather’s house, waiting for a surprise party for her dying father. Source: Australian Catholics.
Society ‘let down’ by removal from sale of drugs used for end-of-life care
Townsville Bishop Tim Harris says society has been “let down” after essential drugs for end-of-life care, including morphine, were pulled from the market. Source: Townsville Bulletin.
Premiers oppose planned NDIS reforms
South Australian Premier Peter Malinauskas has penned a letter on behalf of state premiers to oppose the Albanese Government’s planned reforms to save billions from the National Disability Insurance Scheme. Source: ABC News.
Details released for funeral of Bishop Manning
Details have been confirmed for the funeral of Bishop Kevin Manning, the second Bishop of Parramatta. Source: Catholic Outlook.
New Zealand report finds 200,000 suffered abuse in care
New Zealand Prime Minister Christopher Luxon expressed regret yesterday after a Royal Commission of Inquiry report found some 200,000 children, young people and vulnerable adults were abused in state and religious care over the past 70 years. Source: Reuters.
Stella Maris crew on a mission to help seafarers
It’s often the little things in life that bring happiness and joy, but when you’re a seafarer who has been out at sea for 45 days and haven’t seen your family for up to eight months, those little things can be few and far between. Source: The Southern Cross.