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Do not be afraid to remain faithful to the Gospel: Pope
Pope Francis has urged Christians not to be afraid of suffering criticism, economic loss and persecution for being faithful to what the Church teaches. Source: CNA.
Indonesian parish finally has a church after 33-year ordeal
Although the constitution of Indonesia guarantees religious freedom, St Bernadette’s Catholic Church in Pinang, which has opened after 33 years of struggle, is a symbol of the frequent gap between theory and practice. Source: Crux.
NSW Anti-slavery Commissioner launches three-year planÂ
New South Wales Anti-slavery Commissioner Dr James Cockayne yesterday launched his three-year strategic plan to combat modern slavery. Source: Australian Catholic Anti-slavery Network.
Fears over anti-Catholic bias as government rips up hospital contract
The ACT Government has trashed the sanctity of Australian property rights with a rash and heavy-handed takeover of the Catholic-run Calvary Hospital in Canberra, writes Senator Matt Canavan. Source: The Courier Mail.
Catholic Mission calls for parish support for refugee families programÂ
This Refugee Week, Catholic Mission is inviting parishes to take action and open their hearts and arms to sponsor refugee families to help them to settle into their new life in Australia.
Francis advances sainthood cause of Fatima visionary
Pope Francis has advanced the sainthood cause of Sr Lucia dos Santos, the eldest child to witness the 1917 Fatima apparitions. Source: CNA.
Pope appoints bishop for New Zealand diocese
Pope Francis has appointed Christchurch priest Fr John Adams as the new bishop of New Zealand’s Palmerston North Diocese. Source: NZCBC.
Movie set in Paris taxi a delightful ride
In Driving Madeleine (Une Belle Course), a seemingly simple taxi ride across Paris evolves into a profound meditation on the realities of the driver, whose personal life is in shambles, and his fare, an elderly woman whose warmth belies her shocking past. Source: Australian Catholics.
Church leaders in Australia welcome Synod working document
As the Church approaches the first session of the forthcoming Synod of Bishops, Australian Catholics are being encouraged to continue their engagement with the global synodal journey through prayer, ongoing discernment and local conversations. Source: ACBC Media Blog.