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Opus Dei responds to issues raised in ABC program
Opus Dei says it has “deep respect” for men and women who raised concerns about schools linked to the prelature on ABC’s Four Corners program on Monday.
Vinnies-Amazon partnership supplies students with back-to-school essentials
For the third year in a row, Amazon Australia has assisted the St Vincent de Paul Society in providing 1000 Australian students with back-to-school essentials for the start of the 2023 school year.
Knights’ pilgrimage to honour patron saint
A pilgrimage to give thanks for the life and ministry of their patron saint, Mary MacKillop, will provide a fitting conclusion to the centenary celebrations of the Knights of the Southern Cross in South Australia. Source: The Southern Cross.
Christians must break cycle of violence, Francis tells Congo
Pope Francis made a rallying cry for peace in the Democratic Republic of Congo as he celebrated Mass for more than one million people and strongly condemned those profiting from violence in the country. Source: The Tablet.
Indian Muslim’s Bible burning ‘an attempt to create communal discord’
Catholic bishops in southern India have deplored the burning of the Bible by a Muslim man who also uploaded video footage of it on social media. Source: UCA News.
Pope asks parishes to be open communities
In his prayer intention video for February, Pope Francis asks parishes to truly be communities – places of listening and welcome whose doors are always open to all, no one excluded. Source: Vatican News.
Catholic education concerned over proposed discrimination reforms
The National Catholic Education Commission is unhappy with the proposed reforms outlined by the Australian Law Reform Commission in its inquiry into religious educational institutions and anti-discrimination laws.
Bishops to play ‘crucial role’ in synodal process
In a letter addressed to the world’s Catholic bishops, the General Secretary and the General Relator of the Synod on Synodality have shared “considerations” on the role of bishops in the synodal process. Source: Vatican News.
ClubsNSW chief sacked over ‘Catholic gut’ comment
ClubsNSW has fired its chief executive, Josh Landis, after he triggered a political firestorm by linking New South Wales Premier Dominic Perrottet’s Catholic faith to his gambling crackdown. Source: Sydney Morning Herald.