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Holy Land pilgrimage a chance for ‘prayer, engagement and learning’
Melbourne Archbishop Peter A Comensoli has made a secret trip to Israel, the Palestinian Territories and Lebanon on a “pilgrimage of solidarity”. Source: Melbourne Catholic.
Church could consider closing schools if stripped of rights: Archbishop
Sydney Archbishop Anthony Fisher OP has warned the Church will be forced to consider closing religious schools if the government strips them of the ability to preference the employment of teachers supportive of Christian teachings. Source: The Australian.
New law to appoint Anti-Slavery Commissioner a ‘landmark moment’
The Australian Catholic Anti-Slavery Network has hailed the passage of legislation to appoint an Australian Anti-Slavery Commissioner.
Fair Work Commission set to hand down decision on minimum pay rates
The Albanese Government has recommended the Fair Work Commission boost minimum pay rates to stop wages of Australia’s lowest-paid workers from going backwards in real terms. Source: Canberra Times.
Record crowds Walk with Christ as hopes grow for Eucharistic Congress
Record crowds have celebrated the largest Walk With Christ since the COVID pandemic, with more than 15,000 Catholics joining the procession through the streets of Sydney for the Feast of Corpus Christi. Source: The Catholic Weekly.
UN report lays out scale of PNG landslide humanitarian disaster
A United Nations rapid assessment report following the May 24 landslide in Papua New Guinea has revealed extensive losses and damage to communities downhill, destroying livelihoods and key infrastructure. Source: Caritas Australia.
Research calls for ‘real world’ overhaul of STEM curriculum
Academics are calling for the science curriculum to be overhauled, after an Australian Catholic University study found topics taught in classrooms have “little relevance to students’ lives” and real-world problems. Source: Herald Sun.
Coadjutor bishop for Cook Islands hopes to spiritually nourish his people
One month after his ordination as coadjutor bishop of Rarotonga Diocese in the Cook Islands, Bishop Reynaldo Bunyi Getalado expressed his aspiration to “spiritually nourish” the people of God in the Pacific nation. Source: CNA.
Pope renews prayers for peace in Sudan as millions face famine
Pope Francis has urged world leaders to seek peace between Sudan’s warring parties, as humanitarian organisations say time is running out for millions of people in the African nation. Source: Vatican News.