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Pope brings spiritual and material aid to remote PNG diocese
Pope Francis travelled to one of Papua New Guinea’s most remote dioceses yesterday, bringing both spiritual and material comfort to people at the margins. Source: Crux.
Liberal backbenchers question aged care co-contributions
Coalition backbenchers are raising concerns over how co-contributions for wealthy older Australians paying for aged care will be calculated under legislation Labor hopes to present to Parliament this week. Source: The Australian.
Synodality will continue after papacy of Francis, says visiting theologian
Renowned Italian theologian and author Massimo Faggioli provided valuable insights into the challenges and hopes of the Catholic Church during a two-week visit to Adelaide. Source: The Southern Cross.
Census to ask about gender identity after second government backdown
Australians will be asked about their gender identity in the next census, after Prime Minister Anthony Albanese for the second time reversed his government’s position on including new LGBT questions in the national survey. Source: The Age.
Conference will have ‘lasting impact on practice and understanding’
The Canon Law Society of Australia and New Zealand held its 57th annual conference in Brisbane last week, with internationally recognised canonical experts providing attendees with practical skills and knowledge in this area of the Church’s essential ministry.
Foster care has positive impact on family
Battling the ongoing decline in foster carer numbers, MacKillop Family Services is urging the community to better understand the role of foster carers and the support that’s available.
Eucharist teaches us fraternity: Pope
The gift of the Eucharist helps us to become the body of Christ for others, Pope Francis said in a video message sent to the 2024 International Eucharistic Congress in Quito, Ecuador. Source: CNA.
New Māori queen crowned – and she’s a Catholic
Amid the grief following the death of their king, New Zealand’s Māori people rejoiced as the late monarch’s youngest daughter, Nga Wai hono i te po, was named as his successor. Source: OSV News.
US pressure sees Nicaragua release 135 political prisoners
Following diplomatic pressure from the United States, the Nicaraguan Government has released 135 political prisoners. Source: Vatican News.