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Euthanasia Victoria

MPs expecting fiery debate over proposed assisted dying reforms

Victorian Labor MPs are preparing to move amendments to their party’s proposed assisted dying reforms, as parliamentarians brace for fiery debate to stretch into the early hours this week. Source: The Age.

HIgher Education Pope Leo XIV

Catholic universities must promote growth in faith and knowledge: Pope

Catholic universities must help students develop a broad vision, one that integrates faith, spirituality, and knowledge of the world. Source: CNS. 

Interfaith

CRA recommits to historic document’s call to interfaith dialogue

On the 60th anniversary of the promulgation of the Second Vatican Council’s Nostra Aetate document on the Church’s relationship with non-Christian religions, Catholic Religious Australia has pledged to recommit to the document’s call to interfaith dialogue and collaboration.

In The Dioceses Parish Life

Western Sydney’s newest parish gets a home

Parramatta Diocese has celebrated a major milestone for its newest parish of St Luke’s, Marsden Park, with the official opening of the parish’s new building.

Leadership Religious Orders

Josephites elect new congregational leadership team

The Sisters of Saint Joseph have elected a new congregational leadership team to carry forward the congregation’s vision and directions over the next five years.

Synodality Western Australia

Perth Archdiocese to establish Diocesan Pastoral Council 

Perth Archdiocese is entering an important new chapter in its synodal journey with the establishment of the Diocesan Pastoral Council. Source: The Record.

Caribbean Natural disasters

Jamaican Catholics brace for hurricane with prayer and preparations

Catholic faithful in Jamaica are responding with “a lot of prayer” as the island nation is battered by what analysts say may be its worst hurricane on record. Source: OSV News.

Asia Safeguarding

Pope urges Church in Asia to adopt ‘zero tolerance’ stance on abuse

Pope Leo XIV and Vatican officials have urged Catholic leaders across Asia to adopt a “zero tolerance” stance on abuse and urged them to strengthen measures to protect minors and vulnerable adults. Source: UCA News.

Architecture Europe

New director says Colosseum to stage concerts and performances

The man who has taken charge of Rome’s top tourist attraction wants to set the record straight: The Colosseum won’t be hosting any electronic dance music parties on his watch. Source: Crux.