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A child is a gift, not an article of commerceÂ
As calls grow for a national surrogacy framework, New South Wales is once again confronting a difficult question: should the creation of a child ever be treated as a service? Source: The Catholic Weekly.
Artemis II space mission brought out the best in humanity
The Artemis II space mission was extraordinary for many reasons, and not insignificantly so for the perspectives it gave us, writes Gretchen Crowe. Source: OSV News.
Easter calls us to recommit to building relationships
This weekend we Christians, no matter what the perilous circumstances in which we find ourselves, joyfully declare that the Lord is risen, that hope triumphs, ultimÂately, writes Fr Frank Brennan SJ. Source: The Australian.
Catholic education ‘a compass’ for students
Sydney Catholic Schools has launched its new strategic plan, Magis 2033, following a process of consultation and discernment led by executive director Danielle Cronin. Source: The Catholic Weekly.
Fear and hurt do not stop at the university gateÂ
The largest study of racism in Australian universities demands a response rooted in both civility and care, writes ACU Vice-Chancellor and President, Professor Zlatko Skrbis. Source: ACU.
Why recognising care given by religious sisters matters
Policy reform rarely delivers neat moments of closure. That is why recent confirmation that religious sisters who deliver direct care count fully toward care minutes requirements is worth reflecting on, writes Alex Lynch. Source: CHA.
Common good should be prioritised over personal choice
Euthanasia prioritises personal choice over the common good, ignoring harms to foundational societal values and risks to vulnerable people, bioethicist Margaret Somerville writes. Source: Catholic Voice.
‘Culture of death’ taking hold in NSW
The annual report on euthanasia and assisted suicide in New South Wales reveals a disturbing 53 per cent increase in deaths over the past 12 months, Monica Doumit writes. Source: The Catholic Weekly.
Breaking bread together narrows the divide
In an age of division, the federal Parliamentary Interfaith Breakfast offers a space for respectful dialogue, writes Zlatko Skrbis. Source: ACU.