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Secure accommodation ‘a human right, not a privilege’
- . 21 December 2023
The current housing crisis means careful planning is paramount while the National Housing and Homelessness Plan is being defined, writes Fr Andy Hamilton SJ. Source: Australian Jesuits.
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Mental Health facilities expanded in ACT
- . 21 December 2023
The expansion of Hyson Green mental health service at Calvary Bruce Private Hospital in Canberra signals a commitment to quality mental healthcare for the region, according to consumer representative Katie Tonacia. Source: Catholic Voice.
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Sister hits half century but she’ll keep batting for justice
- . 21 December 2023
In her golden anniversary year as a Sister of Mercy, Meredith Evans is showing no signs of slowing down as she continues the work that earned her the title of 2024 Senior South Australian of the Year. Source: The Southern Cross.
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Christmas gifts and parties are fine, but don’t forget Jesus: Pope
- . 21 December 2023
Exchanging Christmas gifts and organising holiday parties are all well and good, but Christians should contemplate the scene of Jesus’ birth to recover what is truly important during the Christmas season, Pope Francis said yesterday. Source: OSV News.
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Bishops link devastating Bolivian wildfires to deforestation
- . 21 December 2023
A Latin American bishops conference commission has warned that a record number of wildfires in the Amazonian region of Bolivia are related to legal changes in recent years that have promoted deforestation. Source: Crux.
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Pope prays for victims of earthquake in China
- . 21 December 2023
Pope Francis says he is “close with affection and prayer” to the people of China’s Gansu and Qinghai provinces, after a 6.2 magnitude earthquake on Monday. Source: Vatican News.
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Stranded priest hitches ride on cargo ship
- . 20 December 2023
A Cairns priest stuck on the western side of Cape York due to floodwaters closing Cairns airport has boarded a cargo ship in the hope of making it home to his parish for Christmas. Source: The Catholic Leader.
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Israeli army denies targeting Gaza church
- . 20 December 2023
Following attacks on Christians in the Gaza Strip by Israeli forces on Saturday, including the reported killing of two women, the Israeli Defence Forces said that it “takes claims regarding harm to sensitive sites with the utmost seriousness”. Source: NCR Online.
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Safeguarding audit finds ‘solid practices in place’
- . 20 December 2023
A safeguarding audit report of the Sisters of St Joseph of the Sacred Heart published by Australian Catholic Safeguarding Ltd has found safeguarding practices are understood and embedded across the congregation’s members and key activities.