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Deliberately lit fire damages parish building, destroys donations
A fire that caused extensive damage to the interior of an Adelaide parish building has left two local community groups wondering how they can continue to serve the disadvantaged. Source: The Southern Cross.
Of all vices, pride is the great queen: Pope
Pope Francis yesterday used his general audience to focus on the vice of pride, relying on an aide to read his remarks for the second consecutive week. Source: CNA.
Vatican Year of Prayer resource available free online
The Vatican has published an English translation of a new resource guide to help Catholics to intensify their prayer lives in preparation for the celebration of the Church’s Jubilee in 2025. Source: OSV News.
Malawi bishops demand protection for seniors accused of witchcraft
Catholic bishops in Malawi have called on the government to protect the country’s seniors, warning that many of them face the risk of violence and abuse over allegations of practising witchcraft. Source: The Tablet.
Disability ministers delay response to bombshell royal commission
Australia’s disability ministers will not provide their response to the landmark royal commission report until at least next month – seven months after the commissioners handed down their findings. Source: The Australian.
Lower gender pay gap for women with Catholic employers
Women with Catholic employers are well-supported, according to the first national gender pay gap report, but some organisations said there remains scope to better uphold the equal dignity of all their employees. Source: The Catholic Weekly.
Hundreds tell Senate committee they are struggling to afford the basics
A Senate committee which launched an inquiry into the cost of living asked Australians to share their experiences and they have responded – more than 900 by the latest count. Source: ABC News.
Walk for Life pays witness to the dignity of unborn
An estimated crowd of 4000 people of all ages took part in Adelaide’s fifth consecutive Walk for Life through the city’s Pennington Gardens. Source: The Southern Cross.
Masterclass to explore ways to boost Catholic school communities
Catholic Schools NSW is “answering the call” of the Fifth Plenary Council of Australia with its Connected Catholic Communities Symposium and Masterclass, to be held next week.