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Religious Freedom Sport

AFL clubs urged to deal with ‘the inclusion dilemma’

AFL clubs that promote themselves as inclusive need to “do the work” to ensure different views on race, religious freedom and sexuality can be raised, even if it makes some people uncomfortable, according to a new report. Source: The Age.

Project Compassion

Project Compassion helps Ronita feel ‘hopeful for the future’

Caritas Australia’s Project Compassion campaign this week introduces Ronita, a young mother of two who has been supported to finish her education and secure work.

HIgher Education

Notre Dame collaborates with Catholic University of Croatia

The University of Notre Dame Australia has signed a Memorandum of Understanding with the Catholic University of Croatia which will open up opportunities for staff and student exchange, research collaboration and joint events.

Environment Opinion

Every bishop should decarbonise his diocese 

It is important for Catholics to celebrate World Day of Social Justice, writes Catholic social teaching and climate change expert Daniel DiLeo. Source: NCR Online. 

Archives Middle East

Top papal aide condemns antisemitism, calls for Gaza ceasefire 

Cardinal Mario Zuppi has condemned the rise of antisemitism since the outbreak of the war in Gaza and has called for a ceasefire, saying Israel’s military offensive does not justify the rising civilian death count. Source: Crux.

South East Asia

Church in Philippines calls on museum to return ‘stolen’ pulpit panels

The Church in the Philippines has demanded the return of “stolen” pulpit panels now on display at the National Museum in Manila. Source: UCA News.

Bishops First Nations

Catholics encouraged to reflect on implications of damning report

Australian Catholics are being encouraged to reflect upon the implications of the latest report on Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander wellbeing, with calls for the report to be the starting point for renewed action. Source: ACBC Media Blog.

Homelessness

Rough sleepers dying at ‘alarmingly’ premature rates 

A St Vincent de Paul Society homelessness service, one of Sydney’s largest, says its client data shows the city’s rough sleepers are dying at “alarmingly” premature rates, particularly those with schizophrenia. Source: The Guardian.

Aged Care

Aged care sector facing shortage of 6000 nurses

The residential aged care sector needs almost 6000 more nurses to meet tough new rules this year, casting doubt on whether many services will be able to continue operating. Source: The Australian.