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Ukrainian archbishop tells Pope Russia wants to destroy, not negotiate
- By Rebecca Comini
- . 8 November 2022
Pope Francis has continued to call on Russian and Ukrainian leaders to negotiate an end to the war, but the head of the Ukrainian Catholic Church told him Russia wants only the destruction of Ukraine. Source: Crux.
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Labor commits to protecting tenants as NSW rents skyrocket
- By Rebecca Comini
- . 8 November 2022
Catholic Social Services Australia has welcomed plans by the New South Wales Labor to allow almost one million renters in the state to transfer their bonds from one property to the next in a major cost-of-living initiative.
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St Vincent de Paul Society chooses its next national president
- By Rebecca Comini
- . 8 November 2022
The St Vincent de Paul Society has chosen Mark Gaetani as its next national president to head the charity after Claire Victory steps down in March 2023.
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Program boosts trainee teachers’ spirituality and skills
- By Rebecca Comini
- . 8 November 2022
Australian Catholic University pre-service teachers taking part in a comprehensive mentoring program have experienced a significant drop in anxiety and dramatically improved their Catholic and spiritual literacy, new research shows.
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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.