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Children Reflection

Humbly walking with God, SpongeBob and kids

It is my hope that World Children’s Day will enrich parish children’s ministries in the same way that World Youth Day enriches youth ministries, writes Kate Moriarty. Source: Melbourne Catholic.

United Nations Vatican

Modern warfare ignores civilian safe havens

The Holy See has reiterated its urgent call for the effective protection of those who face greater risks during conflict, including aid and health care workers, religious, journalists, displaced persons, women, children, and persons with disabilities. Source: Vatican News.

United Kingdom

Care for the poor key to election, UK Catholics urged

After British Prime Minister Rishi Sunak called a snap general election, Catholics have been urged to campaign on issues around “caring for the poorest and most marginalised people both here and overseas”. Source: The Tablet.

Film Review

Heart-warming adventure with imaginary friends

“IF” is an American live-action fantasy film about a young girl who begins to see imaginary friends who have been left behind as their real-life friends have grown up. Source: Australian Catholics.

Middle East Vatican

Middle East conflict makes two-state solution vital

The Vatican’s foreign minister says recent events only reaffirm the Holy See’s position on a two-state solution for Israel and Palestine. Source: Rome Reports.

In The Dioceses Synodality

Setting Sale Diocese up for a hope-filled future

On Pentecost Sunday, the Sale Diocese launched its diocesan consultation process that will take place from June to October, ahead of its Diocesan Assembly in February 2025.

Euthanasia Palliative Care

Euthanasia is a ‘failure of love’ in a throwaway culture

Euthanasia “is a failure of love, a reflection of the throwaway culture”, despite being falsely presented as “a form of compassion”, Pope Francis said. Source: Vatican News.

Cost Of Living Welfare

Slowing economy reaps toll on unemployed, firms

More than 900,000 Australians are relying on jobless welfare support payments, as new research reveals one in three small businesses is reporting severe financial hardship and struggling to pay their power bills. Source: The Australian.

Education Migrants

Call for focus on refugee and migrant children

A new study has found children from migrant and refugee backgrounds are more likely to be developmentally vulnerable when starting school, causing repercussions that could carry into adulthood.  Source: SBS News.