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Legal Matters

New Zealand police will not lay charges against Cardinal Dew

New Zealand Police found no evidence to substantiate allegations of abuse against Wellington Archbishop Emeritus Cardinal John Dew and will not be laying charges against him. Source: NZ Catholic.

Easter Pope Francis

Pope to again celebrate Holy Thursday Mass in a prison

Pope Francis will continue his custom of celebrating Holy Thursday Mass in a prison during Holy Week 2024. Source: OSV News.

Film Review

Honouring the little-known work of a fearless woman of faith

In Cabrini, an Italian immigrant witnesses disease and poverty in the slums of New York and embarks on a daring journey to establish housing and healthcare for hundreds of orphaned children. Source: Australian Catholics.

Holiday

CathNews returns on Tuesday

CathNews will not be published on Monday, March 11, due to public holidays in Victoria, ACT, South Australia and Tasmania. 

First Nations

New data shows Australia failing on key Closing the Gap targets 

Australia is going backwards on key Closing the Gap targets, with rates of Indigenous suicide, adult incarceration and children in out-of-home care getting worse. Source: News.com.au.

Foreign Aid

Caritas joins faith-based agencies to campaign for a safer world

Caritas Australia has joined faith-based agencies to campaign for a “Safer World for All”, calling for the Australian Government to help prevent global catastrophes by investing in foreign aid, building a fairer global economy and taking action on climate change.

Economy Employment

Economists say more jobs must go to crack cost-of-living crisis

Economists are concerned about mass job losses after the latest official data showed the economy slowing to a crawl as interest rate hikes temper demand. Source: ABC News. 

Ecology Environment In The Dioceses

Brisbane archdiocese launches Laudato Si’ Action Plan

“The vision has to become action,” Archbishop Mark Coleridge said at the launch of Brisbane Archdiocese’s Laudato Si’ Action Plan 2024-2026 yesterday. Source: The Catholic Leader.

Health New South Wales

Faith leaders urge action on drug reform

Faith leaders have urged the New South Wales Government to accelerate drug reform and relax laws to avoid “needless” and “disastrous” interactions with the criminal justice system as a promised drug summit remains dateless. Source: The Australian.