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Fifth member of Iranian women’s soccer team leaves Australia
A fifth member of the Iranian women’s football team has withdrawn their asylum claim and left the country on the weekend, the federal government has confirmed. Source: ABC News.
Scottish bishops voice concern over euthanasia bill
The bishops of Scotland have expressed concerns over the government’s response to amendments that would protect faith-based organisations’ and hospices’ objections to assisted suicide. Source: OSV News.
Pope moves into papal apartment
Pope Leo XIV moved into the newly renovated papal apartment in the Apostolic Palace on Saturday, taking up residence in the flat that was famously eschewed by Pope Francis. Source: Crux.
Vatican cited in Cuba’s move to release 51 prisoners
Cuba’s government said that it would release 51 people from the island’s prisons in an unexpected move it says stems from a spirit of goodwill and close relations with the Vatican. Source: AP.
Ballarat bishop farewelled at Mass of Thanksgiving
Ballarat Diocese marked the conclusion of a chapter of leadership, pastoral care and dedicated service to the community with a Mass of Thanksgiving for Bishop Paul Bird CSsR as he retires as Bishop of Ballarat.
‘Knock-on impacts’ continue to disrupt NAPLAN tests
NAPLAN disruptions have continued across the country for a second day with “knock-on impacts” including a potential fault with the reading assessment prompting serious questions about the integrity of the tests. Source: Daily Telegraph.
St Joseph showed the importance of being present: Pope
Pope Leo XIV has highlighted how St Joseph, who is never directly quoted in the Bible, is an example for Christians of the importance of “being present”. Source: Catholic Review.
Finding faith: Why young adults are choosing to become Catholic
Going to Mass helped Ivy Anderson and Jeremy Hauter find peace, and inspired their decision to become Catholics. Source: The Catholic Leader.
Young people invited to explore faith in action
Jesuit Mission Australia has launched a new suite of school resources for students from primary school to Year 10, inviting young Australians to explore faith in action and engage with issues of justice, dignity and global solidarity Source: Melbourne Catholic.