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Traumatised women rebuilding their lives on The Farm
The Farm in Galong, an hour outside of the ACT, is helping to support mothers affected by trauma, violence and addiction to rebuild their lives. Source: Catholic Voice.
Celebrating feast day of Saint Mary MacKillop
Mary MacKillop Place, the Sisters of Saint Joseph and Mary MacKillop Today are inviting people to celebrate the feast day of Saint Mary of the Cross MacKillop on Friday, August 8.
Pope speaks with astronaut Buzz Aldrin on anniversary of Moon landing
Fifty-six years after Apollo 11 landed on the moon, Pope Leo XIV spoke with astronaut Buzz Aldrin, the Holy See Press Office announced. Source: Vatican News.
Young Catholics address migration crisis in Europe
Young Catholics have sent recommendations to European leaders in an effort to address the migration crisis affecting countries on the continent. Source: CNA.
Nine men jailed for murder of Myanmar priest
A court affiliated with Myanmar’s exiled National Unity Government has sentenced nine men to 20 years in prison for the killing of a Catholic priest in the country’s conflict-torn Sagaing region earlier this year. Source: Catholic Review.
Pope calls for immediate end to ‘barbarity’ of war in Gaza
The “barbarity of war” and forced displacement of people have to end, and civilians and places of worship have to be protected, Pope Leo XIV said yesterday. Source: CNS.
Archbishop-elect ‘coming to serve, coming to love the people’ of Hobart
Archbishop-elect Anthony Ireland says he is looking forward to arriving in Tasmania and taking up his new role as the Archbishop of Hobart. Source: Hobart Archdiocese.
Labor to legislate pay protection for 2.6 million workers
Workers who rely on award wages would have their rights to penalty rates and overtime pay protected under one of the first pieces of legislation to be introduced to the new federal Parliament. Source: The Guardian.
Child protection expert calls for rating system for YA books
Novels popular with young readers often feature harmful themes including violence and misogyny, according to new research, sparking calls for an industry-wide book rating classification system, content warnings, and a parental awareness campaign. Source: ACU.