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Scottish bishops warn against gender reform bill
Scotland’s bishops have released a strongly worded statement in opposition to the Government’s plans to make it significantly easier for individuals to change their gender identity. Source: CNA.
Vatican hosts Advent ‘digital Synod’ for Catholic influencers
Digital evangelisers and hundreds of young people from five continents met online to pray and reflect this Advent as part of a “digital Synod” hosted by the Vatican’s Dicastery for Communication. Source: Vatican News.
Pandemic response holds lessons for global peace efforts: Pope
The interconnected “moral, social, political and economic crises” facing the world cannot be solved if individuals and nations continue to focus only on their own interests, Pope Francis said in his message for World Peace Day 2023. Source: NCR Online.
Thousands of refugees to qualify for permanent residency
More than 19,000 refugees in Australia will finally be able to qualify for permanent residency after a decade on temporary protection visas, in a major policy change by the Albanese Government. Source: Sydney Morning Herald.
Senior Synod official to visit Australia for lecture series
Sr Nathalie Becquart XMCJ, one of the most senior women working in the Vatican, is coming to Australia for a whirlwind tour in February and will speak at public forums and lectures in Sydney, Melbourne and Adelaide. Source: Catholic Outlook.
Safeguarding audit yields ‘outstanding result’ for Sisters
Australian Catholic Safeguarding Ltd has this week published its second safeguarding audit report for the Presentation Sisters Wagga Wagga.
‘Strongest of Catholic education advocates’ eyes new challenges
Dr Lee-Anne Perry will leave her role as executive director of the Queensland Catholic Education Commission at the end of January. Source: The Catholic Leader.
Maronite Eparchy unveils plans for Golden Jubilee celebrations
The Maronite Eparchy of Australia will celebrate its Golden Jubilee next year under the theme, “The Maronites in Australia: A Journey of Holiness and Openness”.
One in 10 aged care homes ranked as substandard
Nearly one in every 10 aged care homes in Australia is substandard, according to the Commonwealth’s new rating system, while only 20 of the nation’s facilities received the maximum five stars. Source: The Age.