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First Nations leaders say treaty an opportunity to help close the gap
The country’s first treaty with Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples provides a historic opportunity to help close the gap between Indigenous and non-Indigenous Australians, First Nations leaders say. Source: ABC News.
Compelling case for more canon lawyers
Eight students from Australia, Samoa, New Zealand and Singapore attended a two-week intensive course in Sydney as they gradually work their way towards becoming qualified canon lawyers. Source: The Catholic Weekly.
Festival in Iraq shows faith still alive in the region
Christians who survived jihadist attacks in northern Iraq have come together to celebrate a major festival which will proclaim that faith is still alive in the region. Source: ACN.
Cardinal says Gaza violence caused by years of hateful language
The Latin Patriarch of Jerusalem, Cardinal Pierbattista Pizzaballa, says violence in the Gaza Strip is the result of years of dehumanising rhetoric and has called for the replacement of hateful language with speech that opens horizons and new paths. Source: CNA.
Pope names new bishop, erects new diocese in China
Pope Leo XIV has formally suppressed two dioceses in China and erected a new one, which already had been operating without the Vatican’s consent. Source: OSV News.
We must pray, Pope says after Israel strikes Qatar
Israel’s attack on Qatar is “very serious news”, Pope Leo said, as he confirmed he had not been able to contact the Holy Family parish in Gaza. Source: The Tablet.
Catholic sector backs creation of national agency
The National Catholic Education Commission has welcomed federal Education Minister Jason Clare’s announcement that the Albanese Government will create a new national agency to improve coordination across Australia’s education system.
Giving children a voice in safeguarding
This National Child Protection Week (September 7-13), Parramatta Diocese has launched a new Child Safe Resources Hub and appointed a counsellor to provide additional support for children, families and parishes. Source: Catholic Outlook.
Father honours father ‘with labour of love’
Fr Frank Brennan SJ said it was “a particular joy for the family” to see his late father, Sir Gerard Brennan, honoured with the launch of a two-volume collection of Sir Gerard’s articles and speeches. Source: The Catholic Weekly.