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Pope sends letter of gratitude to hospital staff
Pope Francis has penned a letter of thanks to the staff at Gemelli Hospital in Rome where he recently spent nine days recovering from abdominal surgery. Source: Vatican News.
Return of Nazi-plundered bells to Poland rings in new era
A German bishop and a German state premier last weekend took part in an initiative to bring bells stolen by the Nazis during World War II to their rightful homes in Poland. Source: CNA.
Papal commission seeks public input on safeguarding principles
The Pontifical Commission for the Protection of Minors is inviting public comment on a proposed set of principles for Church bodies to reflect in their safeguarding guidelines. Source: NCR Online.
Calvary considers appealing court’s decision on hospital takeover
Calvary is weighing its options to appeal a legal finding that the ACT Government’s takeover of Calvary Public Hospital Bruce was lawful, after the ACT Supreme Court revealed why it dismissed the Catholic health provider’s arguments. Source: The Australian.
Australia evacuates last refugee held on Nauru
The last refugee held by Australia on Nauru has been evacuated off the island, marking the end – at least for now – of more than a decade of offshore processing on the Pacific island. Source: The Guardian.
Queensland Government and Vinnies team up for social housing
The Queensland Government is delivering 147 new social homes in partnership with the St Vincent de Paul Society, with another 13 now wrapping up works in Brisbane’s northern suburbs. Source: Australian Property Journal.
Minimum wage not enough to get by: Anglicare
The spiralling cost of living leaves a family of four with two full-time workers on the minimum wage with just $73 left after expenses, according to a new living cost analysis by Anglicare Australia. Source: Canberra Times.
Australian ambassador to Holy See marks Day of Women in Diplomacy
Marking the annual International Day of Women in Diplomacy, Australian ambassador to the Holy See, Chiara Porro, has discussed the challenges and rewards of the job and the crucial perspective women bring to international relations. Source: Vatican News.
Catholic bishop says Russian instability both ‘hope and danger’ to Ukraine
While the head of Russia’s Orthodox Church backed President Vladimir Putin’s attempts to put down a military rebellion, a Catholic bishop in Ukraine warned current events presented “both hope and danger” for his own country. Source: OSV News.