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More than 50,000 Indonesians displaced by deadly earthquake
- By Rebecca Comini
- . 25 November 2022
Caritas agencies are responding after more than 50,000 people were displaced in the wake of the magnitude 5.6 earthquake that struck Indonesia this week. Source: Caritas Australia.
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Peace can be attained only through dialogue: Archbishop Gallagher
- By Rebecca Comini
- . 25 November 2022
War can be prevented by promoting social progress for the new generations, Vatican Secretary for Relations with States and International Organisations Archbishop Paul Gallagher said this week. Source: Vatican News.
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The funny side of Jewish comic’s decision to become Catholic
- By Rebecca Comini
- . 25 November 2022
Reste Un Peu (Stay With Us) is an autobiographical French comedy about a Jewish comedian who decides to become Catholic. His family strenuously objects and pressures him to “stay with us”, giving meaning to the film’s title. Source: Australian Catholics.
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Pope’s appointment of administrator will not affect Caritas Australia
- By Rebecca Comini
- . 24 November 2022
The appointment of a temporary administrator of Caritas Internationalis will not affect the mission and work of Caritas Australia, says the humanitarian organisation’s chief Kirsty Robertson. Source: The Southern Cross.
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Northern Territory Parliament passes anti-discrimination bill
- By Rebecca Comini
- . 24 November 2022
After hours of fierce debate and despite a strong backlash from religious groups, the Northern Territory Parliament has passed a suite of amendments to anti-discrimination laws. Source: ABC News.
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Restoration breathes new life into Old Cathedral
- By Rebecca Comini
- . 24 November 2022
Canberra-Goulburn Archdiocese vicar general Fr Tony Percy admitted to high emotion when he saw the fully restored Sts Peter and Paul’s Old Cathedral in Goulburn for the first time on Friday. Source: Goulburn Post.
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MGL priests and brothers elect new moderator
- By Rebecca Comini
- . 24 November 2022
The Missionaries of God’s Love priests and brothers have elected Fr Stephen Fletcher MGL as their new moderator, replacing founder Fr Ken Barker as the congregation’s leader.
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New training requirements for aged and disability care
- By Rebecca Comini
- . 24 November 2022
Aged and disability care staff will be trained to give medication and report malnutrition and dehydration in elderly nursing home residents, in long-awaited changes recommended by the royal commission into abuse and neglect. Source: The Australian.
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National study shows suicide prevention requires localised approach
- By Rebecca Comini
- . 24 November 2022
A new study has mapped the prevalence of youth self-harm across Australia, identifying states and regions that need to be prioritised for self-harm and suicide prevention funding and support. Source: The Catholic Leader.