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Euthanasia ‘not a priority’ for new Northern Territory government
The Northern Territory’s new Chief Minister Lia Finocchiaro says restoring the right to euthanasia in the NT is “not a priority” for her new Country Liberal Party government. Source: NT News.
Parents support social media ban but divided on age limit
Parents “generally agree” the risk of online harm to children, such as bullying, exposure to pornography and predatory activity, needs to be reduced, but a national age-based ban has met with mixed responses. Source: The Catholic Weekly.
Pope tells young people to approach life as a pilgrim, not a sightseer
To fully experience love and hope, young people must approach the journey of life as pilgrims and not just sightseers seeking the perfect selfie, Pope Francis said in his message for World Youth Day 2024. Source: CNS.
Albanese urges Greens to ‘get on with it’ after Senate blocks housing vote
Labor failed to secure a Senate vote yesterday on a key housing policy after almost all non-government senators blocked a motion that would have allowed one, with a minister accusing them of forming an “unbelievable alliance”. Source: SBS News.
Students to learn how to engage with and support older people
Catholic Health Australia, the Mercy Health Foundation and Meaningful Ageing are inviting secondary schools to participate in a free program for students that aims to foster values such as empathy, compassion and respect for older people.
Faiths unite to call for clean energy
Religious leaders, parishioners and climate action enthusiasts from Catholic, Muslim, Jewish, Buddhist, Anglican, Uniting Church and other faith communities united yesterday in the name of clean energy. Source: The Southern Cross.
Vatican to hold press conference on ‘spiritual experience’ of Medjugorje
Cardinal Víctor Fernández, prefect of the Dicastery for the Doctrine of the Faith, will tomorrow lead a Vatican press conference on the “spiritual experience” of Medjugorje. Source: CNA.
Church body demands justice for victims of Easter Sunday bombings
A Church body has urged candidates in Sri Lanka’s presidential election to ensure justice for victims of the 2019 Easter Sunday attacks. Source: UCA News.
Texas church offers ongoing community support after 2022 mass shooting
A Catholic church in Uvalde, Texas, has opened a new, onsite counselling facility to provide ongoing community healing and support following the 2022 mass shooting at a primary school. Source: OSV News.