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Cathedral to feature in first ‘Parramatta Open’
St Patrick’s Cathedral in Parramatta is one of 16 significant heritage and modern buildings in the city offering the public rare access as part of an open day on August 29. Source: Catholic Outlook.Â
Risky play helps young people ‘learn, grow and thrive’
A researcher from the University of Notre Dame Australia has co-authored a world-first position statement which is redefining how risky play among adolescents is understood by highlighting the role of challenge and exploration in developing confidence, resilience and lifelong wellbeing.
Cardinal calls for protection of Christian village in West BankÂ
Cardinal Pierbattista Pizzaballa expressed his solidarity with the people of Taybeh during a visit to the last remaining Christian village in the West Bank on Saturday Source: Vatican News.
Baptisms in Ireland fall by 30 per cent
New research has found that annual baptisms have fallen by 30 per cent over the past 10 years in Ireland. Source: Crux.
Pope offers prayers for Zimbabwe ferry disaster
Pope Leo XIV has sent condolences to the families of the victims of a ferry accident in Zimbabwe that has killed more than 90 people. Source: OSV News.
Pope appeals for greater protection for child migrants
Pope Leo XIV has appealed to all people to recognise the suffering of child migrants, noting that they are often the most vulnerable during mass migration. Source: EWTN News.
Schools must have clear purpose and mission
While the NSW Independent Commission Against Corruption’s Operation Rosny has much left to explore, Catholic education can identify practices that fall short of good governance, writes Jack de Groot. Source: Sydney Morning Herald.Â
Government unveils last-minute reforms ahead of critical new report
Sweeping last-minute changes to Labor’s gambling reforms, including a crackdown on inducements, were unveiled in Parliament, hours before the release of a damning report on the matter. Source: SBS News.
Conservative politicians reignite abortion debate
Conservative politicians have reignited debate about the rights of babies born alive via abortions, joining with a prominent religious group to campaign for stricter policy. Source: Yahoo News.