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Pope tells Ukrainians: ‘Your pain is my pain’
- By Rebecca Comini
- . 28 November 2022
Nine months after the eruption of war in Ukraine, Pope Francis sent a letter on Friday to the Ukrainian people praying for peace and saying he shares in their suffering. Source: Crux.
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Vatican says China violated terms of agreement with bishop installation
- By Rebecca Comini
- . 28 November 2022
The Vatican said on Saturday that Chinese authorities had violated the terms stipulated in its provisional agreement on the appointment of bishops. Source: CNA.
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British woman to continue legal fight to stop Down syndrome abortions
- By Rebecca Comini
- . 28 November 2022
A British woman with Down syndrome is to take her fight to halt abortions up to birth for babies with her genetic condition to the Supreme Court after the Court of Appeal rejected her case. Source: Catholic Herald.
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Bishop Gauci wants freedom protections enshrined in law
- By Rebecca Comini
- . 25 November 2022
Darwin Bishop Charles Gauci wants to see public comments affirming that Catholic schools can expect employees to respect the Catholic ethos to be enshrined in law, following the passage of amendments to the Northern Territory’s Anti-Discrimination Act.
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Coalition pushes for amendments to territory rights bill
- By Rebecca Comini
- . 25 November 2022
The Coalition is trying to amend a bill allowing the Australian Capital Territory and Northern Territory to make euthanasia legal so safeguards are in place should the territories win the ability to end people’s lives. Source: The Australian.
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Night of the Witnesses honours Christianity’s modern-day martyrs
- By Rebecca Comini
- . 25 November 2022
Australia’s capital has joined a select list of cities that have hosted Night of the Witnesses, an Aid to the Church in Need initiative that honours Christianity’s modern-day martyrs and those persecuted because of their faith. Source: Catholic Voice.
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Religious freedom debate ‘should aim to unite, not divide’
- By Rebecca Comini
- . 25 November 2022
Discussions about religious freedom in Australia should aim to unite the nation rather than divide it, guests at the Australian Catholic University’s sixth Parliamentary Interfaith Breakfast have heard.
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Exploitation of migrant workers happening across Australia
- By Rebecca Comini
- . 25 November 2022
Migrants and refugees working in New South Wales’ Hunter region face complex challenges, including wage theft, according to new research by the University of Newcastle in collaboration with Australian Catholic Religious Against Trafficking in Humans (ACRATH).
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Street Feast celebrates World Day of the Poor
- By Rebecca Comini
- . 25 November 2022
Sydney’s Street Feast at St Mary’s Cathedral forecourt has celebrated the inspiring work of the Church in its outreach day in and day out to those who are doing it tough. Source: The Catholic Weekly.