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Prison chaplains a caring presence for people at worst time of their life
This Sunday, the Catholic Church in Australia marks Prison Sunday, bringing attention to the plight of prisoners and highlighting the important work of prison chaplains. Source: Melbourne Catholic.
Cardinal Parolin wishes Trump ‘great wisdom’
Vatican Secretary of State Cardinal Pietro Parolin and other Holy See leaders have shared their well wishes for US President-elect Donald Trump following his election victory this week, conveying their hopes for wise leadership on both domestic and international affairs. Source: CNA.
Gump reunion a lovely film in a minor key
Here is not a blockbuster but there is something gentle in its meditation on mundanity and mortality, the unspectacular, but not unimportant, lives that most of us lead. Source: Australian Catholics.
Exploring the gains and losses in lay apostolate
The Cardijn Lecture for 2024 will be delivered by Dr Patricia Jones on Thursday 14 November, exploring the theme: ‘Patrick Keegan, first lay auditor to address Vatican II’. Source: Australian Cardijn Institute.
US Bishops congratulate Trump and offer prayers for President-elect
On the day after the US presidential election, Archbishop Timothy Broglio has expressed the US Bishops’ prayers for President-elect Donald Trump and all members elected to represent the American people at the national, state, or local levels. Source: Vatican News.
Canavan defies Dutton by refusing to withdraw abortion bill
Liberal National Party senator Matt Canavan won’t be withdrawing from the Senate a bill that would require medical professionals to provide healthcare to foetuses described as “born alive” after an abortion has been performed. Source: SMH.
Albanese to ask states to back age limit of 16 on social media
Australia is poised to be the first country in the world to impose a minimum social media age of 16 as Labor backs the limit to protect children from online harms. Source: Daily Telegraph.
Restoration work reveals cathedral’s true blue
The bluestone of Toowoomba’s St Patrick’s Cathedral is coming back to life. Source: Catholic Leader.
Wedding bells ring again as 100 couples renew marriage vows
Faith-filled spouses from across Western Sydney and the Blue Mountains have been recognised for their enduring love and fidelity during a heartwarming Wedding Anniversary Mass. Source: Catholic Outlook.