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Cries of ‘Aussie, Aussie, Aussie’ heard before Eucharistic Congress’s opening Mass
More than 40 Australian pilgrims joined thousands of faithful from all over world for the opening Mass of the 53rd International Eucharistic Congress in Quito, Ecuador. Source: The Catholic Weekly.
ACRATH lobbies federal MPs for more action on modern slavery
Staff and members of Australian Catholic Religious Against Trafficking in Humans are at Parliament House in the ACT this week to discuss modern slavery and human trafficking with MPs.
Australia’s low level of income support a ‘national shame’
Australians on income support are cutting back on meat, fresh fruit and vegetables as the rising cost of living stretches their low payments. Source: Canberra Daily.
Australian Catholic University appoints new chief operating officer
Patrick Woods has been appointed as Australian Catholic University’s new chief operating officer.
Caritas forms alliance to address imminent famine in Sudan
Caritas Internationalis and global faith-based humanitarian organisation ACT Alliance have joined forces to address imminent famine in Sudan. Source: Caritas Australia.
Bishop warns against assisted suicide as House of Lords prepares for debate
A Catholic bishop in England is warning that the legalisation of assisted suicide “undermines the sanctity and dignity of human life”. Source: Crux.
Flash flooding temporarily closes Lourdes’ grotto
River flooding forced the temporary closure of the famous grotto at the shrine of Our Lady of Lourdes in southern France. Source: NCR Online.
Pope brings spiritual and material aid to remote PNG diocese
Pope Francis travelled to one of Papua New Guinea’s most remote dioceses yesterday, bringing both spiritual and material comfort to people at the margins. Source: Crux.
Liberal backbenchers question aged care co-contributions
Coalition backbenchers are raising concerns over how co-contributions for wealthy older Australians paying for aged care will be calculated under legislation Labor hopes to present to Parliament this week. Source: The Australian.