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National code of conduct key to improving integrity
A national code of conduct has been released by the Australian Catholic Bishops Conference for people ministering in Catholic dioceses around Australia.
Albanese vows no turnback on Operation Sovereign Borders
People who arrive by boat seeking a better life or even asylum “won’t be settled in Australia”, Prime Minister Anthony Albanese said yesterday as he doubled down on his Government’s commitment to the Coalition’s Operation Sovereign Borders. Source: The Australian.
New Church statistics reveal more Catholics, fewer vocations
The Holy See has published the 2024 Pontifical Yearbook and the 2022 Statistical Yearbook of the Church, detailing the numbers of bishops, priests, men and women religious, and deacons throughout the world. Source: Vatican News.
Pressure mounts on Government to overhaul ‘unfair’ HECS system
Former Treasury Secretary Ken Henry has backed an urgent overhaul of the Higher Education Contribution Scheme (HECS) system, saying it is worsening the inequality gap between younger Australians and older generations. Source: 9news.com.au.
Veterans return to Timor-Leste 25 years after deployment
Memories of hardship, sacrifice and camaraderie are at the forefront of veteran John Smith’s mind as he and 24 other ANZAC veterans make a return journey to Timor-Leste 25 years after their deployment. Source: The Catholic Leader.
Good Sams move into new, purpose-built home
Nine Melbourne-based Sisters of the Good Samaritan have moved into Benedicta House, a new, built-for-purpose residence. Source: The Good Oil.
The fullness of life is realised in Jesus: Pope
On Divine Mercy Sunday yesterday, Pope Francis noted that the “fullness of life” comes not from the pursuit of transitory pleasure but is “realised in Jesus”. Source: CNA.
Pope thanked for ‘closeness and solidarity’ after deadly Taiwan quake
After a massive earthquake shook Taiwan last week, leaving at least 10 people dead, the island’s ambassador to the Holy See, Matthew Lee, thanked the world for its solidarity, and Pope Francis specifically for his spiritual closeness. Source: Crux.
Seminary latest Church target in Haiti’s ‘dizzying chaos’
An attack on a seminary in Port-au-Prince, Haiti, is the most recent in a series of incidents involving Catholic Church targets, amid the worst crisis in the Caribbean nation in several years. Source: OSV News.