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New push to relax Victoria’s euthanasia laws
Pro-euthanasia advocates are calling for Victoria’s assisted dying laws to be overhauled, arguing it’s time the state is brought into line with others that have implemented more lenient rules. Source: The Age.
Two new priests for Brisbane
Hundreds gathered at Brisbane’s St Stephen’s Cathedral on Friday to witness Archbishop Mark Coleridge ordain two new priests – Fr Michael My Van Tran and Fr Bradley Davies. Source: Brisbane Archdiocese.
Advocates challenge claims of boost to homelessness funding
Homelessness funding hasn’t increased during the life of the Albanese Government, advocates say, leaving women fleeing domestic violence vulnerable. Source: The Australian.
Elder’s 40-year fight to bring home remains of Indigenous Australians
Kamilaroi elder Bob Weatherall has spent more than 40 years lobbying for the repatriation of remains of Indigenous Australians held in museums and universities. Source: The Catholic Leader.
Blanket ban on credit card gambling kicks in
Australians will no longer be allowed to use their credit cards to place bets online as federal regulators move to tighten industry rules to stamp out harms caused by gambling. Source: News.com.au.
New courses recognise importance of theological approaches to ecology
Catholic teachers and leaders can now attain a new certification in Catholic Social Ecology being offered by the Catholic Institute of Western Australia. Source: Caritas Australia.
Vatican to publish new document on papal primacy
The Vatican will publish a study document on papal primacy and ecumenism on Thursday that will contain proposals “for a renewed exercise of the bishop of Rome’s ministry of unity” recognised by all Christians. Source: CNA.
Ahead of British elections, bishop calls for more support for families
A leading Catholic bishop in England says “the single most important factor in a child’s flourishing is the stable relationship of their parents”. Source: Crux.
Centuries-old skeleton discovered in Jubilee construction dig in Rome
Workers in Rome have discovered a centuries-old skeleton during a construction dig near the Vatican for one of the building projects for the Church’s 2025 Jubilee. Source: National Catholic Register.