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King Charles and Queen Camilla meet with Pope
King Charles and Queen Camilla met privately with the Pope yesterday, having earlier postponed their official state visit to the Vatican because of the pontiff’s health, the Vatican press office said. Source: OSV News.
Doctors stage walkout over stretched hospitals
Saving lives has become harder amid a mass walkout of doctors who have been driven to breaking point as public hospitals struggle with millions of patients. Source: AAP.
Trump tempers tough talk on tariffs
United States President Donald Trump’s decision to suspend higher tariffs for 90 days and lower reciprocal tariffs to 10 per cent has been welcomed, but it is unlikely to have a major impact on Australia. Source: News.com.au.
Multi-faith cemetery hailed as important step
Faith and civic leaders gathered in south-west Sydney on Monday to celebrate the opening of first crown cemetery in New South Wales in more than 80 years. Source: The Catholic Weekly.
New kit enables sea change in climate education
The Josephite Laudato Si’ Action Plan team has released its third “conversation package” in the five-part Urgent Hope series, designed to initiate discussion on climate change and Pope Francis’ Laudate Deum encyclical. Source: Sisters of Saint Joseph.
Group eggs on choc consumers to buy ethically
Australian Catholic Religious Against Trafficking in Humans is calling on Australians to examine their shopping baskets more closely this Easter with the “ACRATH Approved” Easter campaign.
Jesus’ love is freely given: Pope’s catechesis on Mark
Pope Francis has called on the faithful to let go of all that is getting in the way of welcoming God’s incredible love for them. Source: Vatican News.
Eucharist keeps 103-year-old bishop strong and joyful
At 103 years of age, Mexican Bishop Emeritus José de Jesús Sahagún de la Parra is a living witness to the history of the Catholic Church. Source: CNA.
Pilgrims learn skills to keep others staying alive
Just outside the walls of the Vatican, the Bee Gees’ “Stayin’ Alive” blared through speakers as healthcare workers tapped out chest compressions to the beat. Source: CNS.