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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.
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.