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First step on road to NDIS alternatives begins today
The path to building more support for people with disabilities outside the National Disability Insurance Scheme takes a significant step today with the first public consultation on “foundational supports”. Source: The Australian.
Vatican offers positive judgment on Medjugorje – with reservations
While offering an overall positive judgment on the Marian devotions associated with Medjugorje, in Bosnia-Herzegovina, the Vatican says in a new document that some issues still need to be clarified. Source: Crux.
Five million Australians to benefit as welfare payments rise from today
More than five million Australians will receive a boost of up to $41.50 a fortnight to their social security payments from today, with people on Commonwealth Rent Assistance set to have their payments boosted by $23 a fortnight. Source: News.com.au.
Scholarships allow kids in care to attend Catholic schools
Nearly 500 children and young people in care are now benefiting from a scholarship program offered by Catholic schools in South Australia. Source: The Southern Cross.
Catholics to celebrate World Mission Month in October
Catholic Mission and the wider Catholic community will celebrate World Mission Month in October, recognising missionaries around the world who are reaching out to people who are marginalised.
Presentation Sisters celebrate 150 years at ‘the ends of the earth’
The Presentation Sisters of Victoria have commemorated their 150th anniversary of foundation in the state. Source: Melbourne Catholic.
Easter belongs to Christ, not our calendars: Pope
As all Christians prepare to celebrate Easter together in 2025, Pope Francis said the preeminent Christian celebration belongs to Christ and not to earthly calendars or plans. Source: Vatican News.
Lebanese Cardinal condemns pager attacks as second wave terrorises country
Catholic church leaders in the Middle East have condemned a second wave of explosions of hand-held devices across Lebanon and in the capital, Beirut, apparently targeting the Iran-backed Hezbollah militant group. Source: OSV News.
Classic book character drawn into the ‘real world’
In Harold and the Purple Crayon, an adventurous book character can make anything come to life by drawing it. Source: Australian Catholics.