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‘There is much to learn from you,’ Pope tells children
In a celebration of life, peace, joy and harmony, thousands of children representing young people on every continent greeted Pope Francis during an event in the Vatican’s Paul VI Hall. Source: CNS.
Cardinal denies working on changes to procedures for papal elections
A top adviser to Pope Francis on matters involving canon law has denied reports the Pope had asked him to draft revisions to the rules governing the preparations for electing a new pope. Source: OSV News.
Pope renews appeals for ceasefire in Holy Land, release of hostages
Pope Francis yesterday renewed his appeal for a ceasefire in the Israel-Hamas war, praying for people suffering from wars in various parts of the world, including in Ukraine. Source: Vatican News.
Euthanasia has perpetuated our fear of death
One of the most unfortunate aspects of the euthanasia debate is the lack of nuance about the important issue of palliative care, write Simon Cowan and Jessica Borbasi. Source: Canberra Times.
Darwin Diocese champions safeguarding culture
A safeguarding audit report of the Darwin Diocese published today by Australian Catholic Safeguarding Ltd has identified committed leadership and efforts to embrace diversity as key safeguarding strengths.
Australia facing crippling workforce shortages in aged care sector
Australia is facing a shortfall of 16,000 nurses and 25,000 allied health workers in the aged care sector by 2033, new research reveals. Source: The Australian.
Bill Hayden remembered as a ‘son of God’
Labor luminary and former governor-general Bill Hayden was farewelled by family, friends and political heavyweights at a state Funeral Mass at St Mary’s Church, Ipswich, on Friday. Source: The Catholic Leader.
Icons series highlights family focus of the Catholic faith
The Sts Peter and Paul’s Old Cathedral in Goulburn has unveiled a new collection of icons known as the “Way of the Family” ahead of its inaugural fundraising gala. Source: The Catholic Weekly.
‘The Lord was the centre of their lives,’ Pope says at memorial Mass
Pope Francis celebrated a memorial Mass in St Peter’s Basilica on Friday for Pope Benedict XVI, Cardinal George Pell and the other five cardinals and 147 bishops who died over the past year. Source: CNS.