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Pope urges world leaders to make peace
Pope Francis yesterday appealed for world leaders to act responsibly, cultivate peace, and pursue negotiations to ongoing conflicts and wars. Source: Vatican News.
Vinnies CEO Sleepout raises $7.8m to fight homelessness
Rising rents and mortgage payments combined with a lack of available housing is creating “a perfect storm” for people who are already struggling to keep a roof over their heads, says St Vincent de Paul Society New South Wales chief Yolanda Saiz. Source: The Catholic Weekly.
Primary school upgrades a boost for ‘high-quality, faith-based education’
A multi-million dollar refurbishment program for Catholic schools in Broken Bay Diocese is designed to enhance learning environments.
CatholicCare Tasmania appoints new chair
Faith, compassion, energy, enthusiasm, and extensive experience – these are some of the qualities Anita Cunningham has brought to CatholicCare Tasmania in her appointment as board chair.
Catholic high school expels student hackers
Students at a Perth Catholic school had been hacking into an online data portal to check grades and test scores for years before they were detected. Source: The West Australian.
Vatican official defends use of Rupnik’s art
The head of the Vatican’s communications department is defending his office’s use of an accused sexual abuser’s art on its website. Source: Crux.
European Church leaders welcome ruling on assisted suicide
Catholic Church representatives have welcomed a ruling by Europe’s top human rights court that countries have no obligation to allow physician-assisted suicide. Source: OSV News.
US state orders public schools to display Ten Commandments in every classroom
Louisiana has become the first state in the United States to require that the Ten Commandments be displayed in every public school classroom. Source: NCR Online.
Catholic university students share their concerns with Pope
Pope Francis participated in a live video call with university students yesterday in which an Australian student expressed concern that teachers in Catholic schools are espousing gender theory. Source: CNA.