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Calls for legal protections for aborted babies born alive
Catholic bioethics and legal experts have told a Senate committee that children born alive after an abortion should be granted legal protections. Source: Catholic Weekly.
Government’s ‘duty’ to consider levy to help fund aged care
Aged Care Minister Anika Wells says the federal government has a “genuine duty to deliberate” a levy on taxpayers to help fund a better aged care system. Source: AFR.
Sr Therese using her kitchen table to promote Yes vote
Sister of Mercy Therese Masterson is one of the Australians hosting kitchen-table conversations of no more than 10 people in the hope that informed citizens will vote Yes in the Voice referendum. Source: The Guardian.
Pope praying and working in hospital as he recovers
The Vatican said yesterday that Pope Francis is working from the hospital as he recovers from hernia surgery. Source: CNA
Hugo builds muscle Mass in Alice Springs
Donning speed-dealer sunnies and a T-shirt depicting a muscled Jesus, Hugo Byrnes is a larger-than-life character in his Alice Springs community. Source: ABC News.
Pope, political leaders and Nobel laureates call for peace and solidarity
Pope Francis has called on all warring peoples to recognise fraternity as a “light that stops the night of conflicts”. Source: CNS.
Calvary offered ACT Government land, new hospital before talks broke down
Calvary Public Hospital offered the ACT Government four hectares on which to build a new facility before negotiations over the forced takeover broke down, correspondence between the parties reveals. Source: The Australian.
Pope Francis recovering well, thanks well-wishers for messages
Pope Francis is continuing to rest and recover at Rome’s Gemelli Hospital after successful abdominal surgery on Wednesday. Source: OSV News.
Australian appointed to Pontifical Academy of Social Sciences
University of Notre Dame Australia research academic Tracey Rowland has been appointed to the Pontifical Academy of Social Sciences, becoming the second Australian to receive the honour.