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Physically healthy young woman dies by euthanasia in Netherlands
A physically healthy 29-year-old woman was allowed to end her life through euthanasia in the Netherlands on the grounds of depression, sparking renewed debate about the sanctity of life and legislation. Source: CNA.
Christian man accused of blasphemy dies after Pakistan mob attack
A Christian man attacked in Pakistan on May 25 died in the hospital on Monday, causing a leading bishop to call for stronger protection of religious minorities in the Muslim nation. Source: Crux.
Low paid workers receive pay rise as minimum wage increases
Australia’s minimum wage and award wages will increase by 3.75 per cent from July 1, the Fair Work Commission has announced. Source: ABC News.
Migrants are living image of God’s pilgrim people: Pope
In his message for the World Day of Migrants and Refugees, Pope Francis invites people to see migration as a sign of the times and as a symbol of the Church’s pilgrimage throughout history. Source: Vatican News.
Streamlined debate on ACT euthanasia bill set to begin today
A Labor backbencher will hold off on moving amendments to the ACT’s voluntary assisted dying legislation being debated this week, that would allow people to access euthanasia after losing decision-making capacity. Source: Canberra Times.Â
Government delivers funds to keep faith communities safe and secure
The New South Wales Government is ramping up assistance to ensure people feel safe and secure at their places of worship. Source: The Catholic Weekly.Â
Students pay tribute to arrival of Presentation Sisters 150 years ago
Nine schools have celebrated the 150th anniversary of the arrival of the first Presentation Sisters in the Wagga Wagga Diocese.
New Catholic school planned for growing South Australian region
Catholic Education South Australia will establish a new $30 million school to meet growing demand in the town of Strathalbyn and the surrounding area. Source: The Advertiser.
Oceania bishops consider pastoral responses to Pacific migration
Migration across the Pacific and the pastoral care of migrants emerged as key points of discussion at last week’s executive meeting of the Federation of Catholic Bishops Conferences of Oceania in Wellington, New Zealand. Source: Broken Bay Diocese.