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Discussions on housing inequity must include age and wealth: ACOSS
The federal government must consider age and wealth together to meaningfully address the growing wealth divide between generations, says the Australian Council of Social Service (ACOSS). Source: ABC News.
East Timor honours Australian couple for years of mission work
Experiencing God’s unconditional love has kept Queensland parishioners Suzanne and Brenley Milsom continuing their mission work overseas for more than a decade. Source: Catholic Leader.
Pakistani Catholic dies in prison awaiting blasphemy trial
A Catholic man in Pakistan who was suffering from advanced dementia has died in prison, after being held in custody for almost a year awaiting trial over a disputed accusation of blasphemy. Source: The Tablet.
Final plans unveiled for Notre Dame restoration
The devastating fire that damaged Notre Dame Cathedral in Paris in 2019 led to an unprecedented wave of international solidarity to ensure its restoration and French authorities recently unveiled a final phase of work to be carried out from 2027 to 2033. Source: EWTN News.
Faithful and saints come together on Fourth of July
A small churchyard amid Wisconsin farmland became the site of a big “family gathering” over the Fourth of July weekend when the National Shrine of Our Lady of Champion hosted a celebration of Catholic Saints of America. Source: OSV News.
Catholic advocates call for solutions for people ‘living in limbo’
As Australia prepares to mark Refugee Week, Jesuit Refugee Service Australia and St Vincent de Paul Society National Council of Australia are calling on the Albanese Government to provide permanent and dignified solutions for the hundreds of people still trapped in limbo.
Seminarians go to front of the class
Seven young men from Holy Spirit Seminary in the Diocese of Parramatta will soon be heading back to school, but this time they will be standing at the front of the classroom, teaching students in public schools about the Catholic faith. Source: Catholic Outlook.
Notre Dame to present lectures by renowned  Jewish philosopher
The University of Notre Dame Australia will welcome internationally renowned scholar Samuel Lebens to Sydney and Perth this July for a program of public events exploring Jewish philosophy and ethics, past and present. Source: The Record.
Texas Catholics prepare to welcome World Cup visitors
Texas Catholics are preparing to welcome fans from around the world as the 2026 FIFA World Cup soccer tournament officially gets underway today. Source: EWTN News.