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Audit confirms commitment of Sisters of St Joseph of the Apparition
The Sisters of St Joseph of the Apparition are committed to ensuring safeguarding culture is embedded within their community, according to a safeguarding audit report published today by Australian Catholic Safeguarding Ltd.
Using God’s name to justify war a grave sin: Cardinal Pizzaballa
Cardinal Pierbattista Pizzaballa says the use of God’s name to justify war is a grave sin, stressing that God is present with those who suffer and die in conflict, not with those who exploit religion for political ends. Source: OSV News.
Scottish Parliament votes against Assisted Dying Bill
The Catholic Bishops of Scotland told Members of the Scottish Parliament they had “taken the correct and responsible course of action” after they voted against legalising assisted suicide by a majority of 69 votes to 57. Source: The Tablet.
Churches in Indonesia open doors to Muslim travellers
The Indonesian Ministry of Religious Affairs has, for the first time, involved churches in a program that turns houses of worship into rest stops for millions of Muslims travelling to their hometowns for Eid al-Fitr. Source: UCA News.
Report finds digital world ‘the new missionary frontier’
A final report from a Synod of Bishops study group has underscored the need for the Church to engage the digital environment as a vital space for evangelisation, dialogue, and pastoral accompaniment. Source: Vatican News.
Archbishop launches vision for renewal of cathedral and precinct
The transformation of Melbourne’s St Patrick’s Cathedral and its surrounds has begun, with Archbishop Peter A Comensoli launching Light into the City as part of the annual Patrick Oration. Source: Melbourne Catholic.
Catholic services make pre-election call for more aid to SA’s regions
Catholic social services agencies are calling on all parties to commit to genuine investment in regional communities and the services that support South Australia’s most vulnerable people in the lead-up to Saturday’s state election. Source: CSSA.
Fear and hurt do not stop at the university gate
The largest study of racism in Australian universities demands a response rooted in both civility and care, writes ACU Vice-Chancellor and President, Professor Zlatko Skrbis. Source: ACU.
RBA warns recession may be unavoidable after raising rates again
Treasurer Jim Chalmers has been given a stark warning by the Reserve Bank that a recession may be the only way to drive inflation out of the economy after the bank board split to support a second successive increase in official interest rates. Source: The Age.