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Bishops warn EU deal could push abortion, gender rights on Africa
Nigeria’s bishops are calling for changes to an economic cooperation agreement between the European Union and Africa, claiming it would force African nations to adopt abortion and gender rights contrary to their cultural and religious values. Source: Crux.
Vatican maintenance crew hires women for the first time in 500 years
Two women have been hired for the specialised maintenance crew of St Peter’s Basilica for the first time in its 500-year history. Source: CNA.
Vatican, US Catholic leaders pray for victims of Trump attack
The Vatican yesterday expressed “concern” over the assassination attempt on former United States President Donald Trump and said the attack “wounds people and democracy, causing suffering and death”. Source: NCR Online.
National unity needed to address First Nations challenges
Darwin Bishop Charles Gauci has called for all Australians to unite in addressing the critical issues faced by the First Nations people. Source: ACBC Media Blog.
Good Sams join campaign for royal commission into immigration detention
As a democratic society we cannot perpetuate the unjust and inhumane treatment of thousands of refugees and asylum-seekers in Australia who remain stateless, writes Sr Catherine McCahill SGS. Source: The Good Oil.
South Australian Greens push to remove rights of religious schools
New legislation set to be introduced to the South Australian Parliament would ensure religious schools cannot knock back job applications from prospective teachers because of their sexual orientation or gender identity. Source: The Advertiser.
You choose a career but a vocation chooses you, Archbishop Fisher tells new priests
“Thanks be to God for the gift of the Catholic priesthood,” newly ordained Fr Adrian Suyanto said on behalf of himself, Fr Charbel Boustany FFI and Fr Likisone Tominiko at their ordination ceremony at Sydney’s St Mary’s Cathedral last week. Source: The Catholic Weekly.
Christian unity the main course at ecumenical lunch
Christian unity was on display in Canberra during an ecumenical lunch for the leaders of the capital’s Christian communities. Source: Catholic Voice.
Excess enslaves you, Pope warns Christians
Pope Francis has urged Christians to be an example to others of how to live a sober, non-materialistic lifestyle in peace with one’s community. Source: CNA.