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Pray for end to discrimination in Afghanistan and Pakistan: Pope
Pope Francis has condemned violence and discrimination based on religion and asked people to pray for its end in Afghanistan and neighbouring Pakistan. Source: OSV News.
US Cardinal stresses need for unity at LGBTQ conference
Speaking at a US conference for Catholics who identify as LGBTQ, Cardinal Wilton Gregory stressed the need for unity in what he called “an extraordinary if not risky moment for our Church and country”. Source: CNA.
Papal almoner oversees new shipment of food and medicine to Ukraine
The Pope’s charitable efforts continue towards Ukraine, a country he has long described as “martyred”, with trucks loaded with essential supplies leaving Rome for the war-torn country yesterday. Source: Vatican News.
Mercy Sisters donate house to shelter homeless women
Brisbane’s Sisters of Mercy have donated a four-bedroom house to Centacare to shelter women experiencing homelessness in Beaudesert. Source: The Catholic Leader.
Why the Lord’s Prayer had to remain in Victorian Parliament
With the role of faith in the public square regularly under attack, it is vital for leaders to defend the role of religion and faith in informing values, providing leadership, and inspiring service, writes Evan Mulholland. Source: The Catholic Weekly.
Increased hostilities compound Lebanon’s economic crisis
Caritas Australia has launched its Lebanon Emergency Appeal in response to an economic crisis that the World Bank has identified as one of the worst in 150 years.
Vaccine mandates were wrong: Perrottet
Former New South Wales premier Dominic Perrottet has declared vaccine mandates during the COVID-19 pandemic were wrong. Source: ABC News.
Peter Pearce walks into new position at Edmund Rice Flexi Schools
Edmund Rice Education Australia Flexible Schools, the largest national network of alternative schools in Australia, has appointed Peter Pearce as its new board chair, strengthening the organisation’s governance and leadership expertise.
Perth Symphony Orchestra to tell story of Bishop of the Bush
The Perth Symphony Orchestra will tell the story of Benedictine monk turned composer, philosopher and philanthropist, Bishop Rosendo Salvado, as part of a new chamber music series. Source: The eRecord.