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Majority of retirees who rent ‘in a lot of strife’
Two in three retirees who rent privately owned homes live in poverty and the problem will get worse, a new report has found. Source: The Guardian.
International expert praises Australia’s efforts to safeguard children
One of the world’s most prominent and respected experts in child safeguarding has described ways in which Australia is leading the charge in the protection of minors from abuse. Source: The Catholic Weekly.
Gaza ceasefire allows Caritas to truck in vital supplies
In the two weeks since the ceasefire between Israel and Hamas began, 76 Caritas have trucks crossed the border into Gaza carrying vital supplies. Source: Caritas Australia.
Townsville bishop calls for prayers for flood-ravaged Ingham
Ingham-raised Isabella Melara said she had been in constant contact with her mum, who was among the thousands of locals trapped by floodwaters surrounding the Queensland town. Source: The Catholic Leader.
Survivor urges Catholics to act if they suspect a case of modern slavery
Modern slavery survivor Moe Turaga urges Catholics not to turn a blind eye if they suspect someone is being exploited. Source: Melbourne Catholic.
I always tried to give my best, says brother celebrating 100th birthday
Br Noel Hickey celebrated his 100th birthday on Saturday, becoming just the second Marist Brother in the Star of the Sea Province to do so after Br Vincent Shekleton.
King Charles to meet Pope at the Vatican in April
King Charles and Queen Camilla will meet Pope Francis at the Vatican during their visit to Italy in early April. Source: The Tablet.
Man with ‘serious mental disability’ climbs onto St Peter’s Basilica altar
A man caused minor damage at St Peter’s Basilica at the Vatican on Friday after jumping onto the main altar and knocking over 19th-century candelabra. Source: CNN.
US bishops forced to lay off a third of migration staff
The United States Conference of Catholic Bishops issued layoff notices to about a third of the staff in its Migration and Refugee Services Office on Friday after it stopped receiving reimbursements from the Trump Administration. Source: OSV News.