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Renaissance of sacred music in Sydney is underway
The Church in Sydney is finding its voice again, bringing youth together with a vision to fill the city with sacred song. Source: The Catholic Weekly.
We must give greater support to people with disabilities: Pope
Making places more accessible for people with disabilities requires removing physical barriers and adjusting attitudes to be more open and inclusive, Pope Francis says in his new Pope Video. Source: OSV News.
Bishop and 80 others forced to flee after Myanmar army occupies cathedral
The military junta in Myanmar has occupied the Loikaw cathedral complex and plans to use the building as a shield in its war against resistance forces, says the local bishop who was forced to flee the complex. Source: UCA News.
In wake of killing and arrest, Nigerian prelate blasts blasphemy laws
After a Nigerian woman was killed over accusations of blaspheming Islam and another set to stand trial for similar charges, a Catholic prelate has denounced the country’s blasphemy laws as a violation of basic freedoms. Source: Crux.
Pope cancels COP28 trip after advice from doctors
Pope Francis has cancelled plans to travel to Dubai this weekend for a United Nations climate conference on the advice of his doctors following ongoing health issues, the Vatican announced. Source: NCR Online.
Euthanasia divides us into two classes of people: Archbishop Fisher
At a time when social cohesion is needed more than ever, the New South Wales euthanasia legislation that came into effect yesterday is a divisive law, writes Sydney Archbishop Anthony Fisher OP. Source: The Catholic Weekly.
Independent MPs back call for royal commission into immigration detention
Asylum-seekers and refugee advocates are demanding the Albanese Government establish a royal commission into immigration detention. Source: Canberra Times.
‘History came to life’ at Glowrey family celebration day
Descendants of three siblings of pioneering medical missionary Sr Mary Glowrey JMJ came from across Victoria and interstate for a unique family day in Melbourne. Source: Melbourne Catholic.
Nazi salute to be banned after Government changes mind
Australians will be banned from making the Nazi salute in public after the Albanese Government reversed its position on the issue amid pressure from the Opposition and Jewish community groups. Source: The Age.