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United Nations

UN says number of people forcibly displaced is 120 million and rising

A staggering total of 120 million people are living forcibly displaced by war, violence and persecution, the United Nations has said, branding the increasing number a “terrible indictment on the state of the world”. Source: SBS News.

HIgher Education Pacific

From student chairs to the Tongan throne

A University of Notre Dame staff member’s giving nature and the reach of social media have combined to create a rich and rewarding connection between Notre Dame, a Tongan school and Tongan royalty.

Synodality

Youth want more support in formation, Aussie delegate to tell Pope

Pope Francis has described the Church as a “family of families” and through Elizabeth Fernandez he is about to make contact with one of Sydney’s faith-filled families. Source: The Catholic Weekly.

Ecumenism

Ecumenism and papal primacy: Vatican releases status report on dialogues

The reason why the 2024 edition of the Vatican yearbook has re-inserted “Patriarch of the West” as one of the Pope’s historical titles appears to be a response to concerns expressed by Orthodox leaders and theologians. Source: OSV News.

Africa

Priests discuss response to spread of violence in West Africa

West African priests have discussed their response to regional violence at a conference in Guinea Bissau. Source: The Tablet.

Film Review

Celebration of musical genius will leave you Feelin’ Groovy

“In Restless Dreams: The Music of Paul Simon” sees the acclaimed musician inside the studio making a new album while reflecting on his six-decade career. Source: Australian Catholics.

Cost Of Living Welfare

People on JobSeeker struggle to cover basic costs, report finds

Australians on income support are “structurally unable to afford the basics of life” and are unable to absorb any more cost of living increases, according to a new report. Source: The Guardian.

Foreign Aid Middle East

Caritas welcomes $10m government aid package for Gaza 

Caritas Australia has welcomed the Albanese Government’s $10 million aid package to support the World Food Programme in Gaza, announced yesterday.

New South Wales

New law aims to end NSW ‘cemetery wars’  

New South Wales Parliament will soon clarify the purpose of the Catholic Metropolitan Cemeteries Trust and confirm its expansion to new burial sites. Source: The Catholic Weekly.