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Israeli Government clears Caritas to continue working in Gaza
Caritas Australia has welcomed news that the Israeli Government has confirmed that Caritas Jerusalem, as a local charity, is not subject to reregistration guidelines that would ban it from operating in Gaza.
Vatican begins talks with traditionalist group
The Vatican’s doctrine chief proposed a path of theological dialogue with the Society of St Pius X, the traditionalist Catholic group threatening to defy Rome by ordaining bishops without papal approval, during a meeting at the Vatican yesterday. Source: OSV News.
Canadian bishop calls for prayer after mass shooting
A Canadian bishop has called the people of northern British Columbia to prayer and penance following Tuesday’s mass school shooting in Tumbler Ridge. Source: Catholic Register.
Off the field feud that rocked the World Cup
You don’t need to be a soccer fan to enjoy “Saipan”, which tells the story of Irish captain Roy Keane’s desertion of his team as they prepare for the 2002 FIFA World Cup. Source: Australian Catholics.
New bishops gather in Canberra to learn the ropes
Australia’s recently appointed bishops are gathering in Canberra this week to attend the “Seminar for New Bishops in a Synodal Way”. Source: Catholic Voice.
Catholic sector welcome plan to end family violence
Catholic Social Services Australia and the National Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Catholic Council have welcomed the launch of the Albanese Government’s first dedicated plan to end family violence against First Nations women and children.
High Court finds Church liable for priest’s sexual abuse
The High Court has found the Catholic Church liable for the harm caused to a 13-year-old boy who suffered abuse at the hands of a paedophile priest in the late 1960s. Source: ABC News.
Church the home of Sacred Scriptures: Pope
Pope Leo XIV affirmed yesterday that Sacred Scripture has been entrusted to the Catholic Church – that she preserves and explains it, and supports its purpose of making Christ known to the world. Source: EWTN News.
NSW statutory review of the Voluntary Assisted Dying Act begins
The New South Wales statutory review of the Voluntary Assisted Dying Act 2022 is underway and submissions are being invited from the public ahead of the February 27 deadline. Source: The Catholic Weekly.