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Passing on the faith in a time of ‘epochal change’
The Vatican’s doctrine office has published a new a document on how to pass on the Christian faith in a time of “epochal change” marked by a “crisis in the intergenerational transmission of the Christian faith”. Source: OSV News.
Budget update projects weaker growth and higher unemployment
Treasurer Jim Chalmers has revealed December’s mid-year budget update will project weaker growth and higher unemployment, as economists warn of a difficult six months ahead for the Australian economy. Source: The Guardian.
Catholic schools, universities should be a home: Pope
Catholic schools and universities should be places where young people can feel loved and seen and then they can then help build a more peaceful and just world, Pope Leo XIV said yesterday. Source: Vatican News.
Defend the Christian voice and its values: Credlin
Christians, now more than ever, need to make the case for Australia’s Judeo-Christian heritage in the public square, Walkley Award–winning broadcaster Peta Credlin has told a gathering hosted by the Knights of the Southern Cross Victoria. Source: Melbourne Catholic.
Rome dialogue to explore the next generation of health care
Senior healthcare, technology, academic, policy and faith leaders from around the world will gather in Rome next month for the inaugural Faith-Health Leadership Dialogue, a forum co-convened by St Vincent’s Health Australia.
It’s confirmed: Brisbane’s Brazilian Catholic community makes history
Brisbane Archdiocese is continuing to see a renewed interest in adult faith formation. Source: The Catholic Leader.
Vietnam under pressure to free ‘abducted’ activists
Vietnam is facing mounting condemnation and calls to release two human rights activists – an Australian and a Norwegian – who were reportedly abducted in Cambodia and taken to Ho Chi Minh City, where they face terrorism-related charges. Source: UCA News.
Poland president expected to veto bills liberalising abortion
Poland’s parliament approved two bills on Tuesday that would liberalise the country’s strict abortion laws. Source: Crux Now.
Italian romantic comedy leaves a sweet taste
“Holy Cannoli” is a delicious film. Full of pastries oozing crema, the glories of Sicily, the trials and tribulations of love, commentary on how to be a good Catholic and the visionary appearance of a pope. Source: Australian Catholics.