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Donors give record-breaking $220m to support persecuted Christians
Aid to the Church in Need, the Pontifical Foundation which supports persecuted Christians around the world, broke another record in 2022, topping A$220 million in donations received, with war-torn Ukraine receiving the largest single allocation of aid.
Francis celebrates ‘brilliant’ mathematician and philosopher
Pope Francis has marked the 400th birthday of 17th-century French mathematician and philosopher Blaise Pascal by publishing an apostolic letter praising him as “a tireless seeker of truth”. Source: Vatican News.
Former PM slates Albanese’s stance on Calvary Hospital takeover
Former prime minister John Howard has called the ACT Government’s forced takeover of the Catholic-run Calvary Public Hospital Bruce the greatest assault on the principle of private ownership he has seen in Australia. Source: The Weekend Australian.
Vinnies use Refugee Week to call for end to offshore detention
As Refugee Week begins, the St Vincent de Paul Society is calling on the Albanese Government to end Australia’s offshore detention system and to treat asylum-seekers in the community with dignity.
Pope released from hospital nine days after surgery
Pope Francis was released from Gemelli Hospital on Friday following his June 7 abdominal surgery and has returned to the Vatican, with his surgeon saying the Pope is even better than before. Source: Vatican News.
Commonwealth to inject $2b for social housing this month
Prime Minister Anthony Albanese has announced a one-off $2 billion social housing plan to ensure every Australian “has a roof over their head”. Source: 9News.
Service to remember those who have died on the streets
Sydney’s annual Homeless Memorial Service will be celebrated in the heart of the city this Wednesday at Martin Place, and organisers are inviting the whole community to join in remembering those who have died on the streets in the last year. Source: Catholic Outlook.
New members elected to Victorian treaty-making assembly
The Indigenous Victorians who will deliver a treaty between the state government and First Nations people have been chosen after a record number of voters turned out to elect the 22-representative body. Source: The Age.
Show the world God’s closeness with love and hope: Pope
Pope Francis appeared in the window of the Vatican’s Apostolic Palace on Sunday to make his first public speech since his release from hospital, urging Christians to show the world the closeness of God by “performing many deeds of love and hope”. Source: CNA.