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Stormbirds fly in to support ‘forgotten victims’ of natural disasters
MacKillop Seasons’ Stormbirds program is playing a critical role in helping schools and communities rebuild resilience and wellbeing. Source: MacKillop Family Services.
Pope evaluating invite to join Trump’s ‘Board of Peace’
Pope Leo XIV is evaluating an invitation by United States President Donald Trump to join his “Board of Peace”, an international body chaired by Mr Trump to oversee the governance and reconstruction of Gaza, the Vatican Secretary of State said yesterday. Source: OSV News.
Church opposes renewal of mining contract in Philippines
The Catholic Church has opposed the renewal of a coal mining contract on Semirara Island, in the central Philippines, citing its destructive effects on farmers and fisherfolk over the past five decades. Source: Crux.
Pope blesses lambs on feast of St Agnes
Pope Leo XIV blessed two lambs in the Urban VIII Chapel at the Vatican yesterday, on the feast of St Agnes, a Roman martyr often depicted with a lamb. Source: CNS.
Everyone can be a good Samaritan: Pope
People need to take time to acknowledge the needs and suffering of those around them and be moved by love and compassion to offer others help, Pope Leo XIV says in his message for the World Day of the Sick. Source: CNS.
Hate speech and gun buyback laws pass Senate
Laws to ban hate groups and establish a national gun buyback scheme have passed the Senate after the Albanese Government struck separate deals with the Liberals and Greens to legislate its response to the Bondi Beach massacre. Source: The Guardian.
Governor-General affirms role of faith communities after Bondi attack
Governor-General Samantha Mostyn reached out to the nation’s faith groups, hosting a dinner on Monday for leaders of various religious traditions at her residence in Sydney. Source: The Catholic Weekly.
Vinnies calls for reform of Capital Gains Tax
The St Vincent de Paul Society is urging the Albanese Government to reform the Capital Gains Tax discount to create a fairer, more equitable tax system and help address Australia’s housing crisis.
Queensland’s new Catholic education body installed
Brisbane Archbishop Shane Mackinlay has encouraged leaders of Queensland’s new peak Catholic education body to keep the young people in their care at the centre of their policy and procedures. Source: The Catholic Leader.