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Pope Francis rules out ordaining women deacons
Pope Francis expressed firm opposition to the idea of ordaining Catholic women as deacons in a new television interview, raising doubts about the possibility that the ongoing three-year synodal process could move forward on the issue. Source: NCR Online and Crux.
ACT to empower lawyers to make euthanasia decision
Terminally ill people who lose their mental capacity would be able to access euthanasia under a nation-first proposal being weighed by the ACT Government that could pave the way for dementia patients to end their own lives. Source: The Australian.
Students appreciate healthy relationships talks
Catholic Schools Broken Bay students who attended a presentation by renowned speaker and author Jason Evert yesterday gave overwhelmingly positive feedback on his talk.
Women bring unique contribution to theology: Sister
Men may have predominantly overseen the academic domain of theology and key committees in the Church but women – such as Sydney-based Schoenstatt Sister of Mary, Sr. M. Isabell Naumann, have an essential role to play. Source: Vatican News.
Australia ranks in top levels of school bullying
Australian teenage students face the second highest level of bullying among 24 OECD countries, according to a new report, which found only Latvia in north-eastern Europe reported higher levels. Source: SBS News.
Southern Cross plan to look after our common home
Southern Cross Care NSW & ACT has taken a significant stride in its commitment to social justice and environmental sustainability this Laudato Si’ Week (May 19-26) with the launch of its first action plan.
China focus of centenary event in the Vatican
The Lord has safeguarded the faith of the people of God in China, Pope Francis said in a video message to people taking part in an international conference in Rome yesterday. Source: CNS.
US diocese to halve parish numbers over two years
The Diocese of Peoria, Illinois, will have half as many parishes by 2026 as it does now, as part of a pastoral planning effort focused on helping the diocese “be more intentional in cultivating disciples”. Source: CNA.
Religious affiliation in Scotland reaches the lowlands
For the first time, a majority of people in Scotland say they are not religious, according to new census data. Source: BBC News.