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UK churches urged to screen film on climate crisis
The Catholic Church in England and Wales has joined a coalition of Christian churches and organisations to call on churches to screen a film on the climate and nature crises. Source: The Tablet.
Washington garden aims to foster healing for abuse survivors
A national garden for the United States proposed by survivors of clergy sexual abuse promises to foster healing not only for survivors but also for the Catholic Church as a whole. Source: OSV News.
Couple’s tree-change dream becomes a nightmare
“Alphabet Lane” is an Australian film that examines how a young couple who have moved from the big city cope – or not – with the isolation of country life. Source: Australian Catholics.
NDIS cuts a cause for concern: Catholic Social Services
Catholic Social Services Australia has expressed concern following the reforms to the National Disability Insurance Scheme announced by Health and NDIS Minister Mark Butler yesterday.
Pope ends African tour with prison visit
On his last full day in Africa, Pope Leo XIV told inmates in one of Equatorial Guinea’s prisons that they are not alone, during a visit that drew attention to prison conditions, human rights abuses and injustices. Source: NCR Online.
CHA hails ‘important win for dignity of older Australians’
Extra funding for aged care homes with a high proportion of low-income residents is hugely important for the viability of services older Australians depend on, Catholic Health Australia said yesterday.
NSW inquiry on commercial surrogacy begins
A New South Wales Parliament committee has begun hearing testimony about the regulation of assisted reproduction and fertility support. Source: The Catholic Weekly.
Myanmar cardinal’s visit to raise awareness of humanitarian crisis
Cardinal Charles Maung Bo SDB will visit Australia next month to raise awareness of the ongoing humanitarian crisis in Myanmar and to give voice to the millions affected by conflict and displacement. Source: Catholic Mission.
Faith and friendship help young Catholics complete marathon
A group of young Catholics who competed in this year’s Hobart Marathon say faith and friendship were their inspiration, getting them across the finish line of the 42.2km course in just under four hours. Source: Hobart Archdiocese.