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Peace Pope Francis

Pope renews call for peace in Ukraine and Holy Land

Pope Francis yesterday renewed his heartfelt appeal for peace and solidarity for those suffering war, especially in Ukraine and the Holy Land. Source: Vatican News.

In The Dioceses Ordination

Vocational journey of 19 years culminates with ordination

Parramatta Bishop Vincent Long OFM Conv. said it was with great joy that the community came together “as a household of faith in Jesus Christ” to celebrate the ordination of Fr Menard Gaspi. Source: Catholic Outlook.

Tributes

A legacy of service and dedication to the Church and education

Steve Sedgwick, the former Australian Public Service Commissioner and inaugural chair of Catholic Schools NSW, died on Monday after a short illness. Source: Catholic Voice. 

HIgher Education

Blackfriars returns to Church after 140 years 

A piece of Sydney Catholic history has returned after 140 years, with the Blackfriars site at Broadway once again under Catholic ownership. Source: The Catholic Weekly.

Canon Law Vatican

Vatican considers making  ‘spiritual abuse’ a crime in Church law

The Vatican may make “spiritual abuse” a formalised crime in Church law, rather than merely an aggravating circumstance of other crimes. Source: CNA.

Asia

Catholic school in Bangladesh forced to close after mob attack

A Catholic school in Bangladesh has been closed indefinitely following acts of violence and vandalism. Source: Crux.

Europe

Former activist apologises for 2013 Notre Dame protest

A decade after Marguerite Stern entered Notre Dame Cathedral in Paris, screaming and topless, to demonstrate her hatred of the Church and the Pope, she has apologised to Catholics for her actions. Source: OSV News.

Politics Social media

Australians won’t have to hand over ID when using social media, minister vows

Australians will not be compelled to hand over personal identification to big tech companies as part of the Government’s world-first under-16s social media ban, Communications Minister Michelle Rowland has pledged. Source: The Guardian.

Religious Freedom

Victoria’s anti-vilification reforms aim to stop ‘American-style division’

Victorians who incite hateful or threatening behaviour will face up to five years in jail under the Allan Government’s proposed anti-vilification laws. Source: The Age.