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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.
Bishops warn against legalising divorce in Philippines
Catholic bishops in the Philippines have urged Filipinos to pause and reflect on how legalising divorce could affect families and society. Source: CBCP News.
Priest-podcaster’s new video explains the Bible in 10 minutes
A new video that explains the Bible in 10 minutes earned 358,000 views in just 24 hours. Source: OSV News.
Thousands of patients face massive cost hikes as St Vincent’s pull plug on NIB
Thousands of patients face massive rises in out-of-pocket costs at St Vincent’s private hospitals after funding negotiations with major health insurer NIB collapsed amid a deepening crisis in the $22 billion private hospital industry. Source: The Age.
Claims Vatican treated Cardinal Pell’s body with ‘gross disrespect’
Cardinal George Pell had a broken nose, was not wearing shoes and his clothes had been “just thrown in” the coffin when his body was returned to Australia from Italy last year, it has been claimed. Source: News.com.au.
Australian delegation attends International Safeguarding Conference in Rome
Australia fielded a large delegation at the International Safeguarding Conference, held in Rome last month. Source: Australian Catholic Safeguarding Limited.
Yes proponents analyse defeat of Voice referendum
A failure of process, a shift in the nation’s temper and the city-regions divide were among factors contributing to the defeat of the Voice to Parliament referendum, leading Yes proponents said at the launch of two new books. Source: The Catholic Weekly.
Outgoing head of Human Rights Commission calls for human rights act
Rosalind Croucher, the outgoing president of the Australian Human Rights Commission, has called for the creation of a national human rights act. Source: SBS News.