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‘Our commitment to the journey of reconciliation remains steadfast’
Catholic Religious Australia says it remains committed to the “journey of reconciliation” with First Nations Australians following the unsuccessful attempt to enshrine an Indigenous Voice to Parliament in the Constitution.
Caritas Australia launches appeal to support displaced families in Gaza
Caritas Australia has launched an appeal to support displaced families in Gaza as the conflict between Israel and Hamas continues.
Refugee protesters call on Government to fast-track visas
Dozens of refugees gathered outside Parliament House in Canberra yesterday to call on the Albanese Government to fast-track permanent resident visas. Source: Canberra Times.
Pope discusses Synod, global crises and travel plans
Pope Francis has discussed the ongoing Synod, wars and global crises, and his desire to visit Argentina and Papua New Guinea in an interview with an Argentinian news agency. Source: Vatican News.
Ethiopians still dying of hunger, a year after ceasefire: Bishop
A bishop in Ethiopia has warned that his people are still dying of hunger, a year after a ceasefire ended a deadly conflict in the northern region of Tigray. Source: NCR Online.
Church says Sri Lankan law will stifle freedom of speech
Church and rights groups, including media organisations and political parties, have challenged the legality of the Sri Lankan Government’s online safety bill, saying it curtails freedom of speech. Source: UCA News.
Patriarch offers himself as exchange for hostages held by Hamas
The Latin Catholic Patriarch of Jerusalem, who has called for today to be a global day of fasting and prayer for peace in the Holy Land, has offered to be exchanged for children being held hostage in Gaza by Hamas. Source: CNA.
NATSICC calls for new way forward after Voice outcome
An unsuccessful outcome to the Voice to Parliament referendum is just another challenge that will be faced with dignity, respect and without losing hope, a statement from the National Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Catholic Council says.
Synod hears women have been encouraged and rejected by the Church
The life of women in the Church “is full of scars” and alternating experiences of being encouraged or rejected, members of the assembly of the Synod on Synodality have heard. Source: CNS.