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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.
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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.