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Mater surgeons remove 2kg tumour from newborn
- By Rebecca Comini
- . 8 November 2022
Saylor Thomson was born at Brisbane’s Mater Mothers’ Hospital with a tumour on her spine twice as heavy as her body weight. Source: The Catholic Leader.
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French cardinal admits to abusing teenage girl 35 years ago
- By Rebecca Comini
- . 8 November 2022
French Cardinal Jean-Pierre Ricard, former head of the French bishops’ conference, has admitted to abusing a 14-year-old girl 35 years ago. Source: CNS.
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Podcast aims to make Catechism accessible for ‘the common person’
- By Rebecca Comini
- . 8 November 2022
American priest Fr Mike Schmitz says he hopes people “will not only grow in information but real transformation” through listening to the Catechism in a Year podcast, set to launch on January 1. Source: CNA.
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Catholic Education calls for legislation to protect faith-based schools
- By Rebecca Comini
- . 7 November 2022
The National Catholic Education Commission says it looks forward to progress on religious protections that enable Catholic schools to continue to operate according to their values and beliefs.
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Submission portal opens for next Synod of Bishops phase
- By Rebecca Comini
- . 7 November 2022
Groups across Australia are now able to participate in the latest discernment process for the global Synod on Synodality, reflecting on the recently-published Working Document for the Continental Stage. Source: ACBC Media Blog.
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CathNews launches new website and newsletter design
- By Rebecca Comini
- . 7 November 2022
CathNews has today unveiled its new website and a new newsletter design, marking the first revamp of the longstanding news aggregation service in many years.
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Women must be given equal rights: Pope
- By Rebecca Comini
- . 7 November 2022
A society that does not give women the same rights and opportunities as men will become impoverished, Pope Francis said at the end of a four-day visit to Bahrain. Source: CNS.
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Prisoners have right to ‘care, compassion and healing’
- By Rebecca Comini
- . 7 November 2022
Just as Jesus offered redemption to thieves and tax collectors, so must Catholics routinely consider our similarly marginalised prisoner population, writes Catholic Health Australia’s Brigid Meney. Source: Catholic Outlook.
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Aged care workers win 15 per cent pay rise
- By Rebecca Comini
- . 7 November 2022
Aged care workers will receive a 15 per cent pay boost after the Fair Work Commission handed down its decision in the high-profile wage case backed by the Albanese Government. Source: The Age.