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New podcast explores World War I journey of Indigenous Anzac
- By Rebecca Comini
- . 17 April 2024
A new educational podcast called Bringing His Spirit Home: Private Arthur Thomas Walker, Ngarrindjeri Anzac, was launched at the historic Torrens Training Depot in Adelaide. Source: The Southern Cross.
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Bishops condemn EU Parliament’s abortion resolution
- By Rebecca Comini
- . 17 April 2024
The Commission of European Union bishops conferences has denounced a resolution by the European Parliament to include the right to abortion in the bloc’s Charter of Fundamental Rights. Source: The Tablet.
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Singaporeans warned against scammers ahead of papal visit
- By Rebecca Comini
- . 17 April 2024
The Church in Singapore has cautioned people against individuals and groups posing as agents connected to the ticketing process for the upcoming papal visit to the city-state in September. Source: UCA News.
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The chocolate inspired by Our Lady of Lourdes
- By Rebecca Comini
- . 17 April 2024
Many know Ferrero Rocher for its popular hazelnut chocolates, but the company’s tie to Our Lady of Lourdes is lesser known. Source: CNA.
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NSW Premier calls for calm after Assyrian bishop stabbed
- By Rebecca Comini
- . 16 April 2024
New South Wales Premier Chris Minns held a meeting with faith leaders from multiple western Sydney religious communities late last night after an Assyrian bishop was stabbed during a church service in Wakeley. Source: 9news.com.au.
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Government proposes delay in wage rise for health care workers
- By Rebecca Comini
- . 16 April 2024
The Albanese Government has flagged budgetary pressure for proposing a delay to aged care worker pay rises awarded by the Fair Work Commission. Source: The Australian.
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Bishops offers prayers and condolences in wake of Bondi attack
- By Rebecca Comini
- . 16 April 2024
The Australian Catholic Bishops Conference has offered its prayers and condolences in the wake of Saturday’s Bondi Junction attack. Source: ACBC Media Blog.
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Tasmania’s Benedictine monks celebrate first priestly ordination
- By Rebecca Comini
- . 16 April 2024
Tasmania’s Benedictine monks celebrated their first ordination to the priesthood, as Fr Bede Mary Cannavo OSB was ordained at St Canice’s Church in Sandy Bay. Source: Hobart Archdiocese.
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Caritas urges Australian Government to increase aid to Sudan
- By Rebecca Comini
- . 16 April 2024
Caritas Australia yesterday marked the one year anniversary of the civil war between armed militias in Sudan, calling on the Albanese Government to help improve aid access for the impoverished nation.