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Pope calls on world leaders to welcome refugees
Pope Leo XIV has called on world leaders to give those who have fled their native lands a humane and dignified welcome. Source: Crux.
Senate inquiry delays NDIS reforms for second time
The Albanese Government’s plans to radically overhaul the National Disability Insurance Scheme have hit a stumbling block after a parliamentary report into the reforms was delayed for a second time. Source: The Australian.
Catholic sector calls for increased home care payments
Catholic Health Australia has released a position paper calling on the Commonwealth Government to extend default benefits to Hospital in the Home care, with benefit rates set at a defined relationship to the standard hospital bed day rate.
Hats off to participants in Vinnies CEO Sleepout
The St Vincent de Paul Society’s annual fundraising blockbuster, Vinnies CEO Sleepout, has been held across the country, raising more than $10 million to combat homelessness. Source: Melbourne Catholic.
Celebrating one of the world’s oldest Christian communities
An exhibition designed to introduce the rich spiritual and cultural legacy of the Syro-Malabar Church to the wider community will open in Perth next month. Source: C News Live.
Catholics celebrate 200th anniversary of Living Rosary
Catholics from around the world gathered in Lyon, France, at the weekend to celebrate the 200th anniversary of the Living Rosary. Source: Catholic Mission.
Archbishop reflects on Solomons ministry
Archbishop Christopher Cardone OP of Honiara, Solomon Islands, has a habit of saying “yes” to the Holy Spirit’s plans. Source: The Catholic Leader.
True joy won’t be found on social media, Pope tells US teens
Pope Leo XIV has sent a message to American teenagers attending a series of summer youth conferences: True joy is not found “spending hours in front of a screen or endlessly scrolling on social media”. Source: OSV News.
Indian court acquits nun in child trafficking case
A court in India has cleared an elderly nun and two others after an eight-year ordeal that Church leaders said was a politically driven attempt to malign St Teresa of Kolkata’s religious order. Source: EWTN News.