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Bishops with dioceses bordering Mexico reaffirm humanitarian commitment
Eight United States Catholic bishops whose dioceses share a border with Mexico reaffirmed their commitment to promoting human dignity and their cooperation with government officials as the Church and its partner organisations provide humanitarian aid. Source: OSV News.
Dutton urges ACT Government to reverse decision on hospital takeover
Opposition Leader Peter Dutton has urged the ACT Government to reverse its decision to take over Calvary Public Hospital Bruce. Source: Canberra Times.
Aboriginal elder to have private audience with Francis
Aboriginal elder, educator and artist Miriam Rose Ungunmerr Baumann will meet Pope Francis as the Australian Embassy to the Holy See hosts a series of events focused on reconciliation with Indigenous Australians.
Pope and Zelenskyy discuss Ukraine war at Vatican meeting
Ukrainian President Volodomyr Zelenskyy met Pope Francis at the Vatican on Saturday as Francis intensifies his efforts for a ceasefire in Russia’s war against Ukraine. Source: The Tablet.
Church in Australia marks World Communications Day
The Church in Australia yesterday marked the 57th World Communications Day, reflecting on the theme chosen by Pope Francis, “Speaking with the heart: The truth in love”, writes Fiona Basile. Source: Melbourne Catholic.
High schools told to go ‘back to basics’ to help struggling students, teachers
Illiterate teenagers who copy and paste Wikipedia for assignments and maths teachers who can’t teach children to count show the need for a “back to basics” approach in classrooms, according to new government research. Source: The Australian.
Bishop Gauci unveils new logo for Darwin Diocese
Bishop Charles Gauci has unveiled a new logo for the Darwin Diocese, which represents the Holy Spirit and the Northern Territory.
Story of orphan ‘tells us nothing is impossible with God’
After losing both her mother and father at the age of six, Irene Kedgley found a home with the Presentation Sisters in Sydney, living on the grounds of Domremy College Five Dock for 18 years. Source: The Catholic Weekly.
Pope issues new constitution for Vatican City State
Pope Francis has issued a new constitution of the Vatican City State that further emphasises the power of the Pope over the sovereign state. Source: CNA.