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Queensland crossbencher moves to put abortion back on the agenda
Queensland Premier David Crisafulli’s control over his backbench could be challenged when state Parliament returns this week, with crossbenchers attempting to put abortion back on the agenda after it derailed his 2024 election campaign. Source: The Australian.
No short term solution in Gaza, Latin Patriarch of Jerusalem says
After what has happened and is still happening in Gaza, “it is difficult to see a short-term solution” between Israelis and Palestinians, Cardinal Pierbattista Pizzaballa said. Source: Vatican News.
New Archbishop of New York a ‘Leo-style bishop’
Archbishop Ronald Hicks was installed on Friday as the 11th Archbishop of New York, calling on Catholics to spread the faith while respecting all people and helping the vulnerable. Source: Crux.
UK university student being considered for canonisation
A young man from Manchester, England, who “committed himself totally to God” could one day be included among the ranks of St Carlo Acutis and St Pier Giorgio Frassati as calls continue for him to be named a saint. Source: EWTN News.
An invitation to reflect on those who live with illness
Catholics are being urged to reflect during this year’s World Day of the Sick on February 11. Source: ACBC Media Blog.
World falling short of protecting and caring for its children: Pope
The world continues to fall short of protecting and caring for its children, leaving them with few opportunities to succeed and at greater risk of suffering abuse, Pope Leo XIV said yesterday. Source: CNS.
Auxiliary Bishop-elect plans to be a ‘shepherd who listens’
Perth Auxiliary Bishop-elect Nelson Po has a simple and pastoral vision for the kind of bishop he hopes to be after his episcopal ordination. Source: The Record.
National survey finds one in four older Australian living in poverty
Huge inequity exists within the older generation of Australians, says former Liberal minister Christopher Pyne, now Chair of Council on the Ageing. Source: The Weekly Source.
ACRATH calls community to anti-slavery prayer pilgrimage
This International Day of Prayer and Awareness Against Human Trafficking, Australian Catholic Religious Against Trafficking in Humans (ACRATH) is inviting people to join a global movement of prayer, reflection and action. Source: Melbourne Catholic.