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Fr Zollner resigns from Vatican safeguarding commission
A founding member of Pope Francis’ child protection advisory board has resigned, citing a host of problems inside the commission and in its relationship with the Vatican bureaucracy. Source: Crux.
Vinnies calls on Australians to support refugees on Palm SundayÂ
The St Vincent de Paul Society is urging Australians to march for refugee justice on Palm Sunday, with rallies to be held across the country this weekend.
You can help poor communities, bishop tells students
Sydney Auxiliary Bishop Richard Umbers has urged Catholic school students to reflect more deeply on the challenges faced by communities living in poverty overseas and consider practical ways to offer them ongoing help. Source: The Catholic Weekly.
Vatican halts plan to rebuild Christchurch cathedral
The Vatican’s supreme court has stepped into Christchurch Diocese’s contentious building program, swiftly halting plans that include a new cathedral in the central city. Source: Stuff.co.nz
New research says university students can learn empathy in their degrees
University students who complete community placements as part of their degrees develop a greater sense of empathy than those who just learn theory, new research has found. Source: ACU.
Supporters of Latin Mass mount billboard campaign
A group of Traditional Latin Mass supporters in Italy has sponsored a billboard campaign in a neighbourhood near the Vatican. Source: CNA.
Freedom of religion ‘a precious asset that must be protected’
Few human rights are as fundamental as the right to practise one’s faith yet it’s one people have to work hard to defend, according to federal MP Andrew Wallace. Source: Catholic Voice.
Faith groups hopeful new Labor Government will keep promises
Faith groups have welcomed the election of the new Labor Government in New South Wales, expressing hope that new Premier Chris Minns will listen to and respect people of faith and fulfil pre-election commitments. Source: The Catholic Weekly.Â
Housing fund fails to secure crossbench support
A Labor election promise aimed at addressing Australia’s housing crisis has suffered a major setback after the Albanese Government failed to secure crossbench support for the legislation. Source: Sydney Morning Herald.