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Brisbane parishioners helping to build monastery in Timor-Leste
High in the mountains of Timor-Leste, a monastery is taking shape with support from missionary volunteers and donations from Brisbane parishioners. Source: The Catholic Leader.
Vatican investigating Swiss bishops’ handling of abuse cases
The Swiss Bishops Conference has revealed an ongoing Vatican-ordered investigation into the handling of sexual abuse allegations by Church officials, with the inquiry expected to run until at least the end of the year. Source: CNA.
Cardinal Zuppi to visit China as part of Ukraine peace mission
Cardinal Matteo Zuppi will today begin a three-day visit to China as Pope Francis’ special envoy to seek peace in Ukraine. Source: Vatican News.
Employers’ first job is to take care of their workers: Pope
Workers are human beings, not machines or “spare parts” to be used to drive production and profit at all costs, Pope Francis has told members of an organisation that advocates for people seriously injured or disabled on the job. Source: NCR Online.
Archbishop Costelloe testifies before WA abuse inquiry
Perth Archbishop Timothy Costelloe SDB testified yesterday before an inquiry into the options available to survivors of institutional child sexual abuse in Western Australia who are seeking justice. Source: ABC News.
Caritas responds to devastating earthquake in Morocco
Caritas agencies are responding to the earthquake in Morocco, where more than 2600 lives have been lost and thousands have been injured.
Albanese rejects Opposition’s call to scrap Voice referendum
Prime Minister Anthony Albanese says Australia will vote as scheduled, despite a last-ditch appeal from the Opposition to scrap the Indigenous Voice to Parliament referendum. Source: Yahoo News.
Labor’s $10b housing fund secure after $1b Greens deal
The Greens and the Albanese Government have finally come to an agreement to get Labor’s cornerstone $10 billion housing policy through Parliament after months of protracted negotiations and delays. Source: The Age.
New foundation aims to rejuvenate regional areas
The John Hawes Foundation, which aims to rejuvenate regional areas and enhance community wellbeing, was launched recently at St Francis Xavier Cathedral in Geraldton, Western Australia. Source: The eRecord.