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Testimony of survivors has ‘much to teach the Church’
A National Survivors’ Day morning tea held in Canberra under the theme, Honouring Every Survivor, brought together Catholic organisations to recognise survivors, hear personal testimony, and reflect on the Church’s ongoing commitment to safeguarding and rebuilding trust. Source: Catholic Voice.
Leo pays tribute to Pope Francis in Buenos Aires
Pope Leo XIV has paused in prayer before a plaque commemorating his predecessor, Jorge Mario Bergoglio, who served as Archbishop of Buenos Aires for seven years ahead of his election as Pope Francis. Source: Vatican News.
Church leaders seek further cooperation in migrant ministry
Catholic bishops and Church officials from Asia and Australia have met in Taipei to discuss ways to strengthen cooperation in the pastoral care of migrants, refugees, seafarers, fishers, and their families. Source: UCA News.
UK archbishop warns against conversion therapy bill
Archbishop of Liverpool John Sherrington has voiced “serious concern” about the Conversion Practices Bill currently undergoing pre-legislative scrutiny before it is discussed in the UK Parliament. Source: The Tablet.
Jesuits launch appeal for Nepal
Jesuit Mission Australia has launched an urgent appeal to support communities devastated by flash flooding in Nepal, where more than 1200 people have died, and thousands remain unaccounted for.
Catholic sector raises the alarm over rebate changes
Removing the age-based health insurance rebate will lead more than 200,000 older Australians to drop or downgrade their hospital cover, shift about $675 million a year onto public hospitals, and threaten some regional private hospitals, a new analysis says.
Diocese to share school principals to offset funding cuts
More than a dozen Catholic primary schools in Sydney’s north shore and northern beaches will share their principal with another school in a move designed to keep fees low amid a sharp reduction in funding. Source: SMH.
Mercy Health breaks ground on integrated seniors precinct
Mercy Health has begun construction on a new integrated seniors precinct that will bring retirement living, home care and residential aged care together in one community, helping meet growing demand for seniors housing and care on Victoria’s Mornington Peninsula.
‘You are not alone’, Pope tells Middle East bishops
Pope Leo XIV has praised the “precious presence” of the small Christian communities who “make Christ present” in the Middle East. Source: OSV News.