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Pope issues audio message thanking those praying for his health
Pope Francis has remained stable for another day as he recovers from double pneumonia, releasing an audio message thanking those praying for him, as Sydney Archbishop Anthony Fisher OP has joined prayer vigils at St Peter’s Square. Source: Vatican News/NCR/7 News.
Cathedral, churches closed as Alfred draws closer to landfall
Churches and schools across South East Queensland and Northern New South Wales are cancelling Masses and events ahead of the landfall of Cyclone Alfred expected on Friday or Saturday. Source: Catholic Leader.
Inequality climbs to highest point in more than two decades
Inequality across the nation has climbed to its highest point in more than two decades as the incomes of high-paid Australians grow faster than those on lower wages and homeownership levels among young people collapse. Source: SMH.
Maronites condemn Mardi Gras depiction of Jesus, call for mutual respect
The Maronite Catholic Church has expressed concern over recent footage and images of a drag performer at the Sydney Gay and Lesbian Mardi Gras, which many interpreted as mocking Jesus Christ and His crucifixion.
Candidates forum highlights ‘pressing need’ for international aid
Caritas Australia has joined with other aid agencies and faith-based organisations to hold a candidates’ forum in western Sydney ahead of the federal election to highlight the pressing need for international aid in the current global climate.
WA Catholic schools see largest 12-month growth in 10 years
More families in Western Australia than ever before are choosing a quality, Catholic education for their child as latest census data confirms enrolments at the state’s Catholic schools grew by 1.9 per cent– the largest 12-month growth in 10 years. Source: CEWA.
CathNews returns on Tuesday
CathNews will not be published on Monday, March 10, due to public holidays in Victoria, ACT, South Australia and Tasmania.
European bishops urge EU to continue support for Ukraine
The bishops of the European Union have rallied in support of the Ukrainian people and have urged European institutions to do the same. Source: Crux.
Loving family negotiates horrors of Brazil’s military rule
I’m Still Here, based on Marcelo Rubens Paiva’s memoir, was quietly engrossing and superbly acted. Torres as the wife Eunice who wouldn’t give up her search for her ‘disappeared’ husband Rubens (Mello), a local congressman and architect, was superb. Source: Australian Catholics.