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Caritas joins call to end atrocities in Sudan
Caritas Australia has joined Caritas Internationalis and the global aid organisation ACT Alliance in sounding the alarm over the escalating humanitarian catastrophe in Sudan, where violence and hunger are devastating communities.
Slovenian voters reject proposed law in referendum
Slovenian voters have rejected a proposed euthanasia law in a referendum, blocking legislation that would have allowed terminally ill patients to end their lives. Source: CNA.
Asset sales, increased donations help Vatican record surplus
The Vatican has reported that it ended 2024 with a surplus of 1.6 million euros ($A2.84m), compared to a deficit of 51.2 million euros ($91m) in 2023. Source: NCR Online.
Marriage an exclusive union between one man and one woman: Vatican
The foundation of sacramental marriage is the unity of the spouses, a bond so intense and grace-filled that it is exclusive and indissoluble, a new Vatican document states. Source: CNS.
CRA warns Government’s environmental reforms ‘fall short’
Catholic Religious Australia has urged the Albanese Government to reconsider its proposed environmental law reforms, saying the reforms fall short of what is needed to properly protect and restore Australia’s diverse plants, animals and ecosystems.
Doogue reveals ‘secret sauce’ in interfaith dialogue
Friendship is the “secret sauce” when it comes to building a society that embraces diversity and interfaith dialogue, award-winning journalist Geraldine Doogue has said. Source: ACU.
Toowoomba set to hold Diocesan Synod
Toowoomba Diocese is embarking on a journey of faith and renewal with the announcement of a Diocesan Synod, convoked by Bishop Ken Howell on Sunday.
Permanent diaconate was ‘a call placed in our hearts’
After years of prayerful discernment and study and with the loving support of their families, Philip Pham and Robert Tonkli were ordained by Sydney Archbishop Anthony Fisher OP in St Mary’s Cathedral on November 19. Source: The Catholic Weekly.
Popemobile transformed into mobile clinic for Gaza children
A popemobile used by Pope Francis during his 2014 tour of the Holy Land has been transformed into a mobile health clinic for Gaza’s children, but Israeli authorities are yet to give permission for it to enter the war-ravaged strip. Source: ABC News.