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Trump’s threat against people of Iran unacceptable: Pope
Pope Leo XIV has asked “all people of goodwill to always search for peace and to reject war,” and called for a return to the negotiating table to pursue peaceful solutions, noting that attacks on civilian infrastructure are against international law. Source: Vatican News.
Advocates warn cuts to disability scheme must not affect care
Disability advocates are pleading with the federal government not to cut critical services in its May budget as some Labor MPs call for a wholesale redesign of the National Disability Insurance Scheme. Source: AAP/Canberra Times.
Catholics urged to step up for National Walk for Truth
Catholic Social Services Victoria has thrown its support behind a national truth-telling process and is urging the broader Catholic community to join it in taking part in this month’s National Walk for Truth.
Diocese shows leadership in embedding culture of safety
A safeguarding audit of the Diocese of Wollongong indicates that the diocese is committed to continuing its commitment to creating safe environments for children and adults at risk. Source: ACSL.
Notre Dame student named one of Australia’s top emerging leaders
A University of Notre Dame Australia student has been named one of Australia’s top emerging leaders through a national program that recognises outstanding achievements and career potential.
Cross hewn from fallen tree sign of Easter hope
A cross which was crafted from a tree brought down by Cyclone Alfred has become a powerful sign of hope during this year’s Easter liturgies at Mt Maria College Petrie, in Brisbane. Source: Brisbane Catholic Education.
ACU invites poets to paint pictures with words
Entries are now open for Australian Catholic University’s annual Prize for Poetry, one of the nation’s richest awards for a single poem.
Astronaut to Earth: ‘Love God and your neighbour’
As the astronauts of NASA’s first crewed lunar flyby in half a century reached their closest approach to the moon, the team’s pilot reminded the Earth of Jesus Christ’s command to love both God and neighbour. Source: OSV News.
Christians in India told ‘not to worry’ about donations bill
India’s federal minister for minority affairs has promised to address concerns of Christians on the proposed amendments to a special law regulating foreign donations meant for charitable works. Source: UCA News.