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Parliamentary group attempts to end misuse of Pakistan’s blasphemy laws
A parliamentary committee in Pakistan has sought clarifications on cases under the country’s blasphemy laws in its attempts to end “unjust” detentions and to develop standard procedures to address the suffering of religious minorities. Source: UCA News.
California diocese warns about imposter priests
A Californian diocese has issued a warning about a pair of imposters posing as Catholic clergy and charging high fees for blessings and sacraments. Source: National Catholic Register.
Vatican II’s discussion of tradition ‘the authority’ for Synod’s reflections
Vatican II’s discussion of tradition is the authority for the Synod on Synodality’s reflections today, Australian theologian Fr Ormond Rush told Synod members as the assembly’s final week opened yesterday. Source: CNA.
Faith leaders push for religious freedom laws in wake of Israel conflict
Faith leaders say spillover from the conflict in the Middle East has made it “blindingly obvious” why Australia needs religious freedom laws, raising concerns over the potential for increased prejudice in the wake of the violence. Source: The Australian.
Cost of living to dominate political agenda as power bills, petrol prices bite
Cost-of-living pressures are returning as a key issue for the Albanese Government following the Voice referendum, with advocacy groups warning that another round of power bill relief is needed as high energy prices squeeze household budgets. Source: The Age.
New Catholic secondary school to cater to Townsville’s growing population
Townsville Catholic Education has announced the opening of a new Catholic secondary school in a bid to keep up with the region’s growing population. Source: Townsville Bulletin.
ACU honours journalist, Breastfeeding Association founder
Respected Australian journalist and broadcaster Geraldine Doogue and Australian Breastfeeding Association founder Natalie Mary Paton have been awarded honorary doctorates from Australian Catholic University.
Ecumenical service calls for peace in Israel and the Palestinian territories
South Australian people of faith were encouraged to continue to “pray and build friendships” as they gathered for an ecumenical service calling for peace in Israel and the Palestinian territories. Source: The Southern Cross.
Former Brisbane priest appointed bishop for Nigeria’s new diocese
Former Brisbane-based priest Fr Gerald Musa has been appointed by Pope Francis as the bishop of the newly-created Katsina Diocese in northern Nigeria. Source: The Catholic Leader.