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Pope encountered ‘a humble and joyful Church’ in Mongolia
Pope Francis said he knows people wonder why he travelled close to 10,000 kilometres to Mongolia to visit a Catholic community of only 1450 people. Source: NCR Online.
Church leaders demand ‘ecological justice’
As the annual Season of Creation began on September 1, Church leaders around the world called for ecological justice. Source: The Tablet.
Indexation to give financial boost to 5.5 million Australians
Millions of Australians receiving government support will have their payments lifted by as much as $50 a fortnight as a small relief in the cost-of-living crisis. Source: The Australian.
Calvary inquiry told ‘self-government in ACT not a right’
Canberra-Goulburn Archdiocese chancellor Patrick McArdle has told a Senate inquiry that self-government in the ACT is not a right. Source: ABC News.
Australian Catholics invited to stand in solidarity with asylum-seekers
The Catholic Alliance for People Seeking Asylum is this week holding a National Week of Prayer and Action to engage the Australian Catholic community in solidarity with people seeking asylum.
Maronite event to help pay school fees of struggling families in Lebanon
Maronite Bishop Antoine-Charbel Tarabay has called for solidarity and action for Lebanon’s education system, asking Australians to support struggling schools in the country. Source: Maronite Eparchy.
ACSL publishes safeguarding review for Carmelite Sisters Goonellabah
Australian Catholic Safeguarding Ltd has this week published a safeguarding review for the Order of Discalced Carmelite Nuns Goonellabah.
Conference to explore Benedict’s life and legacy
An inaugural conference in Melbourne next month will bring together experts and specialists on the late Pope Benedict XVI to explore his life and legacy. Source: Melbourne Catholic.
Vatican says Ulma child was born during mother’s execution
With a beatification Mass for the Ulma family set for Sunday, the Vatican emphasised that all nine members of the Polish family are considered martyrs, including the child who was born during the massacre. Source: OSV News.