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Historian says Christianity’s seeds of failure and success are sown in every age
Historian Geoffrey Blainey discussed some of the themes in his bestselling book A Short History of Christianity at a Melbourne parish last week. Source: Melbourne Catholic.
Russia bans Catholic Church in occupied Ukraine
Russia has banned the Ukrainian Greek Catholic Church and other Catholic ministries in occupied areas of Ukraine’s Zaporizhzhia region, according to the Church’s main communications office in Kyiv. Source: OSV News.
Christchurch’s bishop nominates preferred location for new cathedral
Christchurch Bishop Michael Gielen has signalled the preferred location for a new cathedral precinct to replace a former building that succumbed to the earthquakes in 2010 and 2011. Source: RNZ.
Vigilance needed in fight against Vatican corruption: Pope
In a meeting with the Vatican’s Office of the Auditor General yesterday, Pope Francis urged staff to fight the “insidiousness of corruption” in the Holy See and Vatican City State. Source: Vatican News.
Suspect arrested after US priest killed in stabbing attack
A Catholic priest in Nebraska died on Sunday after being stabbed at a parish rectory. Police have identified a suspect. Source: CNA.
Calvary concerned over ACT’s proposed euthanasia laws
Calvary is “deeply concerned” the ACT’s proposed euthanasia laws could force it to allow practitioners to enter its facilities to discuss euthanasia with residents. Source: Canberra Times.
Vinnies to build apartments for disadvantaged older women
The St Vincent de Paul Society Tasmania has unveiled plans to build 38 studio apartments to house disadvantaged older women in the community.
Online gambling ad ban an opportunity to cement MP’s legacy: Independents
Independents are calling on the Albanese Government to build on the legacy of the late Labor MP Peta Murphy by banning online gambling ads as Social Services Minister Amanda Rishworth says it is still considering a report recommending the move. Source: The Age.
Commitment to human rights never ends: Pope
Pope Francis yesterday marked the 75th anniversary of the signing of the Universal Declaration of Human Rights. Source: Vatican News.