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College student ‘a remarkable source of inspiration for those around her’
An unwavering commitment to affecting positive change has earned St Clare’s College student Isobel Hill an Exceptional Young Person Award in the ACT Children’s Week Awards. Source: Catholic Voice.
Mission conference’s invitation to ‘Choose Hope’
The Mission One Heart Many Voices conference to be held in Sydney from May 19-21 next year will be an invitation to ‘Choose Hope’, featuring guest speakers from Australia and overseas. Source. Catholic Mission.
Holy Spirit comes to aid us in our weakness: Pope
The Holy Spirit helps the faithful understand that praying to God is praying to a loving and merciful father, Pope Francis said at his general audience. Source: CNS.
Lay volunteers in Malaysia reach out to lapsed Catholics
A Malaysian archdiocese has trained a group of lay volunteers to run an international program to encourage lapsed Catholics to return to the Church. Source: UCA News.
Dutton warns Coalition MPs not to enter abortion debate
Opposition Leader Peter Dutton has blasted Coalition MPs for fuelling a federal debate on abortion laws, declaring there would be no change to policy if he wins government and they must show more “discipline” on the topic. Source: Guardian Australia.
Age limit trial on social media delayed until next year
A technology trial to ensure social media companies can enforce an age limit is yet to begin more than six months after Labor announced funding for the critical step to protect children online. Source: Herald-Sun.
Catholics must regain their voice in public square: schools chief
Catholics must regain their confidence in the Church’s social and political doctrine if they are to be a voice of moderation in a polarising world, the CEO of Catholic Schools NSW, Dallas McInerney, said this week. Source: Catholic Weekly.
Churches light up to shed light on persecution of Christians
More than half of the dioceses in Australia and New Zealand are participating in Red November this month to show solidarity with persecuted Christians suffering increased violence, persecution and human rights abuses worldwide. Source: ACN.
Government considers ban on betting signs in stadiums
The federal government has told anti-gambling groups it wants a ban on in-stadium electronic sideline advertisements common during AFL and NRL games in an effort to mollify Labor backbenchers pressing for a more comprehensive halt to betting promotions. Source: ABC News.