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Bunbury Diocese general assembly plans for the future
Bunbury Diocese held its Diocesan General Assembly on July 30-August 1, with more than 200 delegates coming together to discuss and plan for the future of the diocese.
Human Rights Commission calls for pause on NDIS reforms
Australia’s government-funded Human Rights Commission has urged Labor to “hit pause” on reforms to the National Disability Insurance Scheme, warning it could be left without adequate avenues for accountability and at the whim of sweeping ministerial powers. Source: News.com.au.
Archbishops call on UK to tackle global debt
Following the Commonwealth Games in Glasgow last week, Scottish and African archbishops have urged the United Kingdom not to “ignore the cry of our global family” under the “crushing weight of unjust debt”. Source: The Tablet.
Pope’s face featured on new set of Vatican coins
Pope Leo XIV’s image features for the first time in a new set of commemorative euro coins for Vatican City. Source: EWTN News.
Insight into the formative years of America’s first hero
In “Young Washington”, the future first president of the United States faces war, betrayal and impossible choices. Source: Australian Catholics.
Pope warns prayer disappearing from Christian families
Pope Leo XIV lamented yesterday that prayer is no longer being passed on in many Christian families and urged the faithful to rediscover it as a fundamental dimension of human life. Source: EWTN News.
Catholic Religious Australia elects new national council
Catholic Religious Australia members have elected a new national council at the CRA National Assembly in Melbourne this week.
Coalition and Greens force Labor to rework reform package
Communications Minister Anika Wells will have to rework elements of Labor’s gambling reform package after the Coalition joined the Greens in declaring it would vote against the proposed laws in the Senate. Source: The Australian.
Pope sends message to Catholic Social Services Australia
Pope Leo XIV has sent a message to Catholic Social Services Australia, marking the organisation’s 70th anniversary.