Politics
Politics
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Victorian Parliament to debate use of Lord’s Prayer
The Nationals have vowed to vigorously oppose a push by upper house MP Fiona Patten to remove the Lord’s Prayer from the Victorian Parliament. Source: Riverine Herald.
Western Australia
Western Australia
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First person dies under euthanasia laws
A terminally ill person has become the first to make use of Western Australia’s euthanasia laws, Premier Mark McGowan announced yesterday. Source: The Australian.
Education
Education
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More than 500 NSW schools to begin HSC trials on campus
More than 500 New South Wales schools will begin their Catholic Secondary School Association HSC trials on August 18, two days after year 12 students will be allowed to return to campus. Source: Sydney Morning Herald.
In the Dioceses
In the Dioceses
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Consultation prompts diverse responses
More than 600 responses have been provided as part of the consultation phase of the Adelaide Diocesan Assembly since a video message was shown at every parish and community in the diocese last month. Source: The Southern Cross.
Housing
Housing
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Christ-centred approach delivers social housing
Centacare Evolve Housing (CEH) and the Midlands Anglican Parish have joined forces to provide much-needed affordable housing in Tasmania. Source: Hobart Archdiocese.
Human Rights
Human Rights
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Hearing the voices of trafficked people
Australian Catholic Religious Against Trafficking in Humans (ACRATH) is imploring people to listen to the stories and voices of trafficked people to gain an understanding of what can be done to combat the injustice.
Film Review
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Paying the toll leads to action and humour
The Toll, an action thriller with comic touches set in Wales, is about a lone tollbooth operator with a shady past. Source: Jesuit Media.
United States
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Former cardinal charged with sexual assault
Former cardinal Theodore McCarrick has been criminally charged with sexual assault of a teenage boy, a crime alleged to have occurred in the 1970s. Source: CNA.
Families
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Vatican unveils image for World Meeting of Families
The official image for next year’s World Meeting of Families has been unveiled and is dedicated to the Wedding at Cana. Source: Vatican News.
Media Releases
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