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ACT may consider euthanasia for under 18s
The ACT Government is open to considering whether voluntary euthanasia could be available to older teenagers. Source: Canberra Times.
Catholic organisations unite in battle to end modern slavery
The fight to end slavery demands patience, perseverance and courage from everyone, writes John McCarthy. Source: The Catholic Weekly.
Burney says Indigenous voice will not be in national cabinet
Indigenous Australians Minister Linda Burney has declared there will be no “permanent seat” for the Voice at national cabinet. Source: The Australian.
Researchers get to work on history of Young Christian Workers movement
To mark the forthcoming centenary of the foundation of the Young Christian Workers movement in Belgium, the Australian Cardijn Institute is launching a project to record the history of the movement in Australia and the Oceania region.
Ukrainian Greek Catholics to celebrate Christmas on December 25
From this year, the Ukrainian Greek Catholic Church will celebrate Christmas on December 25 instead of January 7 and the Epiphany on January 6 instead of the 19th. Source: Vatican News.
‘Rebel nuns’ of the Amalfi Coast expelled from convent, religious life
Two members of the Urbanist Poor Clare Sisters of Italy, who refused to abandon their 13th century convent slated for closure, have been dismissed by the Vatican from religious life. Source: Crux.
Care for creation a focus for Oceania bishops assembly
The bishops of Oceania encountered the scriptural and practical realities of God’s creation on Monday, hearing the Creation story at morning Mass and later seeing the effects of climate change in Fiji. Source: ACBC Media Blog.
Pope grieves for earthquake victims in Turkey and Syria
Pope Francis has expressed his “spiritual closeness” and “solidarity” with those affected by a pair of powerful earthquakes that struck Turkey and Syria yesterday. Source: CNS.
A day to acknowledge Church’s contribution to health care
Catholic health and aged care services invite the community to celebrate World Day of the Sick – now in its 31st year – and acknowledge the important work that these ministries continue to do under challenging circumstances. Source: CHA and ACBC.