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Northern Territory Religious Freedom

Leaders warn against NT religious freedom reforms 

Faith leaders and the federal Coalition warn the Northern Territory Government’s push to protect religious freedoms would only restrict the right of schools to employ teachers who embody their values. Source: The Australian.

Architecture In The Dioceses

Bishop wants cathedral ‘to be here for another 100 years or more’

Toowoomba Diocese launched the second stage of its St Patrick’s Cathedral Restoration Project at a special event held at the cathedral on Friday.

Aged Care

Labor faces showdown over home supports for older Australians 

Labor is facing its first Senate showdown of the new term, with an unlikely political alliance pushing to expedite the delivery of home supports for older Australians languishing on a waitlist. Source: ABC News.

Ecology

Algae bloom outbreak focus of prayers this Season of Creation

As the Church celebrates the Season of Creation this month, a priority for prayers and action for South Australian Catholics will be the devastating impact of the algal bloom outbreak. Source: The Southern Cross.

Euthanasia

Canadian visitor happy to talk about death and dying

Canadian euthanasia opponent Amanda Achtman is a most cheerful person with whom to speak about death and dying. Source: The Catholic Weekly.

HIgher Education Research

ACU study could revolutionise healthcare planning

A new Australian Catholic University study could revolutionise healthcare planning by examining population health more deeply than life expectancy.

Uncategorised

Pope ‘saddened’ by devastating earthquake in Afghanistan

Pope Leo XIV has expressed his sorrow following a devastating 6.0 magnitude earthquake that struck Afghanistan’s eastern region, which killed hundreds and injured thousands. Source: OSV News.

United States

Bishops call for racial equity on anniversary of Hurricane Katrina

Two United States bishops have said the 20th anniversary of Hurricane Katrina marks a call to “renew our commitment to racial equity and justice in every sector of public life”. Source: NCR Online.

Europe

Primate of All Ireland supports a united Ireland 

The Primate of All Ireland, Archbishop Eamon Martin, is in favour of a united Ireland and the Church would want to be involved in any discussions on the matter. Source: Catholic Herald.