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Pope appeals for end to Middle East violence
Pope Leo XIV yesterday urged those responsible for the escalating war in the Middle East to declare a ceasefire and open paths of dialogue, warning that violence can never lead to justice or peace. Source: EWTN News.
Catholic sector and ACT Government hold Canberra meeting
Catholic Social Services Australia met with ACT Chief Minister Andrew Barr last week to strengthen collaboration in supporting the territory’s most vulnerable people.
Vinnies SA calls for minister for children and human rights act
Ahead of South Australia’s state election this weekend, the St Vincent de Paul Society SA is calling on the incoming government to take decisive action on five urgent issues affecting the dignity and wellbeing of thousands of people across the state. Source: The Southern Cross.Â
New Archbishop of Brisbane ‘happily’ settling into the role
Brisbane Archbishop Shane Mackinlay sat opposite ABC Radio’s Loretta Ryan for an hour, sharing stories from his life and vocation as well as his ideas for the archdiocese at a Brisbane Catholic Professionals lunch. Source: The Catholic Leader.
NSW snubs Albanese Government’s housing bonus scheme
The effectiveness of the Albanese Government’s flagship incentive program to reward states and territories for building more homes in a bid to solve the housing crisis has been criticised by the key jurisdiction tasked with building the most new dwellings. Source: The Australian.
Fifth member of Iranian women’s soccer team leaves Australia
A fifth member of the Iranian women’s football team has withdrawn their asylum claim and left the country on the weekend, the federal government has confirmed. Source: ABC News.
Scottish bishops voice concern over euthanasia bill
The bishops of Scotland have expressed concerns over the government’s response to amendments that would protect faith-based organisations’ and hospices’ objections to assisted suicide. Source: OSV News.
Pope moves into papal apartment
Pope Leo XIV moved into the newly renovated papal apartment in the Apostolic Palace on Saturday, taking up residence in the flat that was famously eschewed by Pope Francis. Source: Crux.
Vatican cited in Cuba’s move to release 51 prisoners
Cuba’s government said that it would release 51 people from the island’s prisons in an unexpected move it says stems from a spirit of goodwill and close relations with the Vatican. Source: AP.