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Vatican announces theme for World Day for Grandparents and Elderly
Pope Leo XIV has chosen “I will never forget you” as the theme for the Sixth World Day for Grandparents and the Elderly, the Vatican Dicastery for Laity, Family and Life announced yesterday. Source: OSV News.
Qld Government MP crosses floor during vote on abortion debate
A Queensland Government MP has taken the extraordinary step of crossing the floor of Parliament during a vote on abortion debate. Source: ABC News.
Audit reveals ‘strong maturity in safeguarding approach across diocese’
Rockhampton Diocese has recently completed a review audit of its safeguarding policies and procedures, as part of its ongoing commitment to building a strong safeguarding culture. Source: ACSL.
Why recognising care given by religious sisters matters
Policy reform rarely delivers neat moments of closure. That is why recent confirmation that religious sisters who deliver direct care count fully toward care minutes requirements is worth reflecting on, writes Alex Lynch. Source: CHA.
Solemn Mass marks significant moment for Maronite community
The Maronite Eparchy of Australia, New Zealand and Oceania gathered to celebrate the Feast of Saint Maroun at St Maroun’s Cathedral, Redfern, and to formally launch the Year of Prayer for Peace.
Major gift to boost Notre Dame’s Jewish philosophy program
The University of Notre Dame Australia has received a philanthropic gift of $200,000 from Robert and Ruth Magid to support the Centre for the History of Philosophy’s Jewish philosophy program.
Vatican intensifies response to Ukraine’s energy, health crises
As a relentless winter descends upon war-torn Ukraine with temperatures dropping to -15 degrees Celsius, the Holy See has intensified its humanitarian response to the nation’s energy and health crises. Source: Catholic Review.
Jimmy Lai’s family responds to 20-year prison sentence
Jimmy Lai’s family is calling on world leaders to help free the Catholic pro-democracy activist after he received a 20-year prison sentence from a Hong Kong high court. Source: EWTN News.
Gunmen kill 3, abduct 11 in raid on Nigerian church
Gunmen attacked a parish in Nigeria’s Kafanchan Diocese on Saturday, killing three people and abducting eleven others, including the parish priest. Source: Crux.