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Charity never takes a vacation: Papal Almoner
Activity for Pope Leo may slow down during July – but not his charitable outreach. Source: Vatican News.
Sisters of the Good Samaritan looking for the write stuff
Entries have opened for The Good Oil Writers’ Award, which aims to support and encourage the development of aspiring and published writers. Source: Sisters of the Good Samaritan.
‘Jesus wants his Church to remain in Syria’
Homs Archbishop Jacques Mourad has issued an urgent appeal for the future of the Christian presence in Syria amid a situation marked by violence, poverty, and the collapse of institutions. Source: CNA.
Church of England considers plans to exhume head of martyr
The Church of England is considering plans to exhume and enshrine the head of St Thomas More, the patron saint of statesmen and politicians, in time for the 500th anniversary of his 1535 martyrdom. Source: OSV News.
Multifaith youth pilgrimage promotes peace on Korean Peninsula
Participants of a Catholic-led multifaith peace pilgrimage held at the demilitarised zone between South and North Korea have reiterated the need for peace and solidarity among both nations. Source: UCA News.
Bishops tell inquiry that all forms of surrogacy ‘unacceptable’
The Australian Catholic Bishops Conference has told the Australian Law Reform Commission that all forms of surrogacy are “unacceptable” and called for stronger enforcement of the country’s ban on overseas commercial surrogacy. Source: The Catholic Weekly.
Parliamentary committee opens consultations on assisted dying
The committee tasked with consulting Territorians on voluntary assisted dying has revealed where it will visit and what questions it will ask as it prepares a report for the Northern Territory Parliament. Source: NT News.
Health sector issues warning over growing waitlist for home care packages
The growing waitlist for home care packages risks thousands of hospital beds being taken up by elderly people experiencing otherwise avoidable complications or falls without adequate support, providers have warned. Source: The Australian.
Audit finds Sisters ‘100 per cent’ committed to safety of Hunter community
The Sisters of St Joseph Lochinvar in New South Wales are committed to placing the needs and safety of the Hunter community first, according to a safeguarding audit report published today by Australian Catholic Safeguarding Ltd.