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First Nations equality more urgent now than ever: Vinnies
The St Vincent de Paul Society says failures in meeting Closing the Gap targets and in advancing the goals of the Uluru Statement from the Heart highlight that the need for First Nations people to achieve equality is now more urgent than ever.
Holy Spirit the key to healing ‘internal chaos’ and social injustice: Pope
The social and political problems plaguing modern society can be resolved only by allowing the Holy Spirit to heal humanity’s inner turmoil, Pope Francis said. Source: CNS.
Communicators to explore mission for the modern world
“Missionary Message for the Modern World” is the theme of the Australian Catholic Communications Congress to be held in Sydney from August 28 to 30. Source: ACBC Media Blog.
Senator queries Government’s granting of visas to those fleeing war
A disparity between humanitarian visas offered to Ukrainians and Gazans fleeing war has been criticised, as an attempt to recognise a Palestinian state in federal Parliament failed. Source: Yahoo News.
St Rita to be patron saint of new Maronite church for Sydney
Our Lady of Lebanon Maronite Co-Cathedral in Harris Park has announced plans for a new Mass centre in Sydney’s west dedicated to a popular 15th-century saint. Source: The Catholic Weekly.
New appeal helps people with disability to ‘Work It!’
Melbourne-based Catholic aged and disability organisation VMCH will support young people with disabilities to enter the workforce and begin their journey to independence. Source: Melbourne Catholic.
Vatican urges rich countries to cancel debt for poor small island nations
The Holy See has called for increased efforts from developed nations to help small island nations achieve their sustainable development goals by cancelling their debt. Source: Vatican News.
US Synod report sees Church as ‘safe harbour’ and ‘fiery communion’
Growth, undeniable tensions and “a deep desire to rebuild and strengthen” the body of Christ have emerged as key themes in the latest Synod report for the Church in the United States. Source: OSV News.
Diocese builds new dam to sustain life in dry region
A diocese in Zimbabwe has rebuilt its own dam as part of faith-based responses to water challenges brought by climate change. Source: NCR Online.