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Syria’s Christians unsure about joining the celebrations
Amid the jubilation unleashed inside Syria and around the world by the fall of the Assad regime yesterday, one community that may not be in such a festive mood would be Syria’s Christian minority, writes John Allen. Source: Crux.
Synod redefined disability in the Church
The final document of the Synod on Synodality has served as a signpost to a quiet revolution in many areas, including the Church’s attitude to disability, writes Fr Justin Glyn SJ. Source: Eureka Street.
Referendum defeat hasn’t stopped journey toward reconciliation
It has been a year since the Voice to Parliament referendum was defeated but the journey toward reconciliation and unity as a nation continues, writes National Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Catholic Council’s Craig Arthur.
Poverty the issue missing from federal election agenda
There is one topic that will get very little attention in the upcoming federal election – poverty, writes Joe Zabar. Source: Eureka Street.
Choosing a faith-based school is not an act of exclusion or discrimination
The discourse surrounding religious freedom in Australia has become increasingly contentious, especially in the context of schooling, writes Jacinta Collins. Source: Eureka Street.
Take politics out of religious discrimination reform
With Prime Minister Anthony Albanese confirming he will not follow through on his election commitment to introduce a religious discrimination bill, is the reform effort to die with a whimper, asks Mark Fowler. Source: The Australian.
Government’s response to disability royal commission ‘lacklustre’
Disability advocates can be forgiven for being underwhelmed by the Albanese Government’s response to the Disability Royal Commission, writes Fr Justin Glyn SJ. Source: Eureka Street.
Ending negative gearing would create a fairer Australia
It’s said barristers should never ask questions they don’t know the answer to, and the same advice may apply to politicians, writes St Vincent de Paul Society National Council president Mark Gaetani. Source: Eureka Street.
Vinnies chief’s lesson in homelessness and the power of community
After losing her own house to fire last year, Vinnies South Australia chief Evelyn O’Loughlin gained a deeply personal insight into homelessness and the importance of support. Source: In Daily.