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Pope has pneumonia in both lungs, Vatican says
Pope Francis has been diagnosed with pneumonia in both lungs, and his latest laboratory tests and chest X-rays continue to reveal a “complex” medical picture, the Vatican announced overnight. Source: NCR Online.
Commemorative Liturgy held for Cardinal Bychok
Civic and religious leaders from across Australia gathered with the faithful for a Divine Liturgy to commemorate the elevation to cardinal of His Eminence Bishop Mykola Bychok CSsR. Source: The Catholic Weekly.
Victorian Government’s proposed hate speech laws hit new roadblock
Victoria’s Allan Government has hit another roadblock in a desperate attempt to push through its proposed hate speech laws after key changes failed to gain bipartisan support. Source: Herald Sun.
Paedophile former priest Gerald Ridsdale dies at 90
One of Australia’s most notorious and prolific paedophiles, former priest Gerald Ridsdale, died yesterday at the age of 90. Source: ABC News.
Chalmers says Budget preparations continue despite election talk
Treasurer Jim Chalmers says Treasury will continue preparing for a March 25 Budget despite suggestions Prime Minister Anthony Albanese could call an election to capitalise on the Reserve Bank’s first rate cut in four years. Source: News.com.au.
A global celebration of children in care
MacKillop Family Services will this Friday join the global celebration of World Care Day, the biggest awareness event recognising the experiences and achievements of children and young people who have grown up in foster or residential care.
New Zealand bishops launch news ministry
The New Zealand Catholic Bishops Conference has launched CathNews New Zealand, a new ministry designed to share the news, life and impact of the Church in the country.
Vatican’s doctrine chief rejects gender ideology’s ‘claim to omnipotence’
The Vatican’s doctrine chief has delivered a pointed critique of gender ideology at a theological conference in Germany. Source: CNA.
Philippine bishops approve revised Hail Mary in local language
Catholic bishops in the Philippines have approved an “alternative” version of the Hail Mary, considered the most popular prayer among Catholics across the world. Source: UCA News.