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Vinnies welcomes government funding for those doing it tough
The St Vincent de Paul Society has contacted leading ministers in the Albanese Government to commend them for driving policy change and financial commitments aimed at improving the wellbeing of many Australians who continue to struggle with daily demands.
NSW budgets to measure wellbeing, not just dollars and cents
The New South Wales Government will change the state budget to take account of citizens’ wellbeing in addition to traditional economic indicators such as growth, employment and deficits. Source: Sydney Morning Herald.
Student leaders encouraged to be pilgrims of hope
Hundreds of young people across Western Sydney and the Blue Mountains have been inspired to walk together on the journey of faith and to find joy in being a Catholic. Source: Catholic Outlook.
Late night host narrates Pope Francis’ new audiobook memoir
The Catholic late-night talk show host and comedian Stephen Colbert is one of the narrators for the English audiobook version of Pope Francis’ autobiography, which came out overnight. Source: CNA.
English teachers split on legitimacy of digital games as a learning tool
More than half of Australian high school English teachers believe digital games are a legitimate text type to use in their teaching programs, but just 15 per cent have done so, Australian Catholic University research shows.
Gaza ceasefire to begin tonight ahead of hostage release
Thirteen Israeli women and children will be released in the early hours of Saturday AEDT, the first of 50 to be freed over four days, in what the Vatican calls “a very important” step forward. Source: The Australian/Vatican News.
Church in Australia carrying forward its pursuit of synodality
One “particular grace” of the Fifth Plenary Council of Australia has been its encouragement of many initiatives in the Church across the country, according to a letter to the People of God prepared for the Solemnity of Christ the King. Source: ACBC Media Blog.
Cathedral casts red glow in support of persecuted Christians
St Patrick’s Cathedral Melbourne was one of many buildings around the world to be lit up red on Wednesday as a large congregation showed prayerful solidarity with the millions of Christians persecuted for their faith. Source: Melbourne Catholic/Facebook.
Minns delays gay conversion laws after pleas for more consultation
The NSW Labor Government has abandoned its promise to introduce new laws this year to outlaw gay conversion practices after church groups and LGBTQ advocates pleaded for more time to ensure the “sensitive” legislation strikes the right balance. Source: SMH.