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Pope urges nations to repeal laws discriminating against women
Governments must eliminate laws discriminating against women and help guarantee women’s human rights, Pope Francis says in a video for his April prayer intention. Source: America Magazine.
Church leaders in Scotland raise concerns over new hate crime laws
Church leaders have expressed concern that some passages in the Bible or the Catechism of the Catholic Church could be deemed offensive under Scotland’s new hate crime legislation and that “vexatious” complaints under the law are now likely. Source: Angelus News.
Pope Francis uses Easter blessing to pray for peace
In his Easter Sunday blessing, Pope Francis asked the risen Lord to open paths of peace in the Holy Land, Ukraine, and all regions of the world suffering from war and violence. Source: CNA.
Faith leaders spread Easter messages of hope and goodwill
Christians across Australia and the world have gathered to celebrate Easter – one of the most significant days on the Christian calendar – seen by many as a time of recollection and renewed hope. Source: SBS News/ABC News.
Wage rise key to keeping Australians out of poverty: bishops
The Australian Catholic Bishops Conference has argued for a 4.9 per cent rise in the national minimum wage. Source: ACBC Media Blog.
Youth ministry representatives head to Rome
To mark five years since the release of Christus Vivit, youth ministry representatives from around the globe will head to Rome for the International Congress on Youth Ministry in May, hosted by the Dicastery for Laity, Family and Life. Source: ACBC.
New directors join board of Catholic Health Australia
Three new directors have joined the Board of Catholic Health Australia, further strengthening the governance of the peak body which represents the largest group of non- government hospitals, aged care and community care service providers in Australia.
‘Focused on Jesus’: New Catholics welcomed at Easter Vigil
As Billy Osborne sat outside St Patrick’s Cathedral, Parramatta on the eve of being welcomed into the Catholic Church he was overwhelmed with emotion. Source: Catholic Outlook.
Expanded campus ministry team hits the ground in Tasmania
The University of Tasmania (UTAS) Catholic Chaplaincy has seen a recent surge back to life, with four new additions to the expanded team spread across Hobart and Launceston. Source: Archdiocese of Hobart.