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Oldest man in the world dies aged 114
Juan Vicente Pérez Mora, who prayed the Rosary twice a day and was the confirmed oldest man in the world, died on Tuesday, just weeks before his 115th birthday. Source: CNA.
Horrific truth behind the journey of asylum-seekers
Io Capitano is a dramatic, subtitled film that recounts the adventures of two African teenage boys who – against the advice of their parents – decide to journey together from Senegal to Europe to escape from poverty and disadvantage. Source: Australian Catholics.
Catholic sector calls for more consultation on draft Aged Care Act
Catholic Health Australia supports further consultation on the draft Aged Care Act before the legislation is introduced to federal Parliament.
Caritas condemns rising aid worker death toll in Gaza
Caritas Australia has joined other Australian humanitarian agencies in condemning the rising aid worker death toll in Gaza following the deaths of seven international aid workers who were killed while working for the World Central Kitchen.
Vatican to release ‘very important’ document on human dignity
The Dicastery for the Doctrine of Faith’s declaration on human dignity, which is said to include a faith-based critique of “gender ideologies” and surrogacy, will be released next week. Source: OSV News.
Sharp rise in Australians moving onto welfare payments
Almost 50,000 people have moved on to JobSeeker and Youth Allowance payments in five months despite historically low unemployment rates, as Treasurer Jim Chalmers warns of labour market weaknesses. Source: The Australian.
Sam Mostyn announced as Australia’s next governor-general
Prominent businesswoman and gender equality advocate Samantha Mostyn will be Australia’s next governor-general. Source: ABC News.
Faith, family and wine: Winery owner pours out her heart
A bottle of wine can tell a thousand stories and for Valerie Miranda from South Australia’s Barossa Valley, it’s a tale of faith and family. Source: The Southern Cross.
ACU Prize for Poetry a matter of faith
Entries for the ACU Prize for Poetry have opened, with the competition this year calling for poems on the theme of faith. Source: Australian Catholic University.