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Pope calls on Christians to become personally involved in plight of the poor
Pope Francis has released his message for the annual World Day of the Poor, stressing that a “great river of poverty is traversing our cities”, and that every Christian is called to become “personally involved” in the struggle against it. Source: Vatican News.
Sri Lankan cardinal calls for immediate elections to resolve unrest
Sri Lanka’s leading Catholic prelate has called for snap elections so the country can select new leadership amid a protracted economic crisis and what critics see as increasingly harsh crackdowns on anti-government protests. Source: Crux.
Court dismisses Calvary bid to block ‘hostile’ takeover
The ACT Supreme Court has dismissed a bid to block what had been described as a “hostile” takeover of Calvary Hospital, paving the way for the territory government to acquire the public hospital. Source: Canberra Times.
Catholic education chair recognised in King’s Birthday honours
Investment banking titan and National Catholic Education Commission chair Nicholas Moore says furthering education is the passion that will drive his later career as he was recognised at the King’s Birthday honours list. Source: The Australian.
Thousands take to city streets in ‘beautiful witness to faith’
A sea of Catholics witnessed to their faith by walking with the Blessed Sacrament through the streets of Brisbane’s CBD for the feast of Corpus Christi on Sunday. Source: Catholic Leader.
Calls for legal protections for aborted babies born alive
Catholic bioethics and legal experts have told a Senate committee that children born alive after an abortion should be granted legal protections. Source: Catholic Weekly.
Government’s ‘duty’ to consider levy to help fund aged care
Aged Care Minister Anika Wells says the federal government has a “genuine duty to deliberate” a levy on taxpayers to help fund a better aged care system. Source: AFR.
Sr Therese using her kitchen table to promote Yes vote
Sister of Mercy Therese Masterson is one of the Australians hosting kitchen-table conversations of no more than 10 people in the hope that informed citizens will vote Yes in the Voice referendum. Source: The Guardian.
Pope praying and working in hospital as he recovers
The Vatican said yesterday that Pope Francis is working from the hospital as he recovers from hernia surgery. Source: CNA