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Jesuit brings theology brewed in an African pot
If you want to hear the phrase “a prayerful, humble and listening Church” spoken in four different languages, Fr Agbonkhianmeghe Orobator SJ is the man you seek. Source: Australian Jesuits.
Cardinal backs women feeling ‘fully equal’ in Church
Cardinal Jean-Claude Hollerich SJ says the Church’s position on female priests is not set in stone and should be discussed further, at the same time warning of triggering “a huge backlash”. Source: CNA.
Pope offers condolences to Iranian leadership
Pope Francis has sent a telegram offering his condolences over the deaths of Iran President Ebrahim Raisi and the nation’s Foreign Minister Hossein Amir-Abdollahian, and all who perished in the helicopter crash on Sunday. Source: Vatican News.
Catholic politician suspected of human trafficking
Police in Indonesia’s Christian-majority East Nusa Tenggara province named a Catholic politician as a suspect in a human trafficking case that triggered protests from rights activists and Church groups. Source: UCA News.
Voters back migration cuts, but no Budget bounce
Australians have responded to the federal Budget with voters backing the case for lower migration and mixed reactions to the Albanese Government’s cost-of-living measures, according to two polls released today. Source: The Age and The Australian.
Palliative care needs greater support and vision: CHA
National Palliative Care Week (May 19-25) provides an important opportunity to raise awareness about palliative care, in particular the top-quality physical and spiritual care offered by Catholic providers all over Australia, writes Bridget Meney. Source: Catholic Health Australia.
Vatican sets new rules on ‘supernatural’ occurrences
In a new crackdown aimed to prevent scams and heresies, the Vatican has updated its guidelines for reviewing apparitions, visions and alleged revelations, reaffirming that only a pope can formally deem something to be “supernatural”. Source: NCR Online.
Cathedral’s story shapes faithful people of Queensland
Brisbane Archbishop Mark Coleridge led hundreds of students, teachers, clergy, religious, church workers, parishioners, dignitaries and guests in celebrating the 150th anniversary of the blessing and dedication of St Stephen’s Cathedral. Source: The Catholic Leader.
Children’s social media access under the spotlight
Prime Minister Anthony Albanese has applauded the South Australian Government on its moves to ban children from social media. Source: SBS News.