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True scale of Colombia disaster ‘still emerging’
International aid agencies have warned the true scale of Colombia’s earthquake disaster on Monday is “still emerging”, with more than 250 people confirmed dead and thousands more injured. Source: The Tablet.
World’s oldest Trappist monk dies in Hong Kong
Hong Kong Diocese has announced the death of Trappist Father Benedict Chao, who, prior to his death at 108 years old, was the oldest Trappist monk in the world. Source: UCA News.
‘Disarming technology’ will be theme of next World Day of Peace
Pope Leo XIV will focus on “disarming technology” and the moral responsibility of political leaders in his message for the 2027 World Day of Peace, the Vatican announced yesterday. Source: Vatican News.
Labor shuts down telehealth debate
The Albanese Government yesterday shut down a vote on removing telehealth barriers to voluntary assisted dying. Source: Courier-Mail.
Aged care wait times grow
New government data has revealed the average wait time for an aged care home place has risen to 356 days. Source: Herald Sun.
Tasmania’s first Future Fund project delivers more than 30 homes
The first Housing Australia Future Fund project to be completed in Tasmania delivers more than 30 new social and affordable homes in Triabunna. Source: Hobart Archdiocese.
Australians invited to unite in faith and action
Catholics across Australia will gather online next month during the Season of Creation to explore how faith can inspire action for people and the planet. Source: Caritas Australia.
Small school wins big prize at Australian Education Awards
For MacKillop Education Waranara School in Sydney’s inner west, success is seen every day when students who once refused to attend school are in class again with their education back on track. Source: MacKillop Family Services.
Pope expresses sorrow for earthquake victims
Amid the devastation of a 7.4-magnitude earthquake that struck western Colombia on Monday, Pope Leo XIV has sent his condolences to all victims of the disaster and assured them of his closeness. Source: EWTN News.