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Pope reflects on women’s leadership in TV interview
In the first-ever extended papal interview with an English-language broadcaster, Pope Francis reiterated his embrace of women’s leadership in the Church. Source: The Tablet.
Dutton says migration cuts will ease pressures
Opposition Leader Peter Dutton has used his Budget reply speech to advocate a reduction to migration numbers. Source: ABC News.
ACT lawmakers flag further euthanasia changes
People who lose decision-making capacity after being approved for voluntary assisted dying may still be able to access assisted death in the ACT, with a Labor backbencher to consult on possible amendments to the laws. Source: Canberra Times.
Faith to faith engagement vital for peace: Cardinal
One of the Church’s foremost experts on interreligious dialogue, Cardinal Michael Fitzgerald, delivered a public lecture in Parramatta urging followers of different religions to engage with one another to counter violence and discrimination in the world and to draw closer to God. Source: Catholic Outlook.
Caritas sows seeds of hope in parishes and schools
Caritas Australia’s Catholic Earthcare program is helping parishes and schools celebrate Laudato Si’ Week, focusing on the theme “Seeds of Hope”.
Tassie program builds up skills and wellbeing
Ten young Tasmanians have taken their first steps towards a career in the building and construction industry, thanks to a free pre-employment program run by Centacare Evolve Housing. Source: Hobart Archdiocese.
Vatican fears escalation into ‘no limits’ violence
The shooting of Slovakia’s prime minister and the intensified Russian attacks on northeastern Ukraine are signs of a generalised increase in violence and a lack of a real commitment to dialogue and peace, said the Vatican Secretary of State. Source: OSV News.
Rosary survives the shifting currents of a world at sea
A Lebanese Catholic man has created a giant Rosary out of plastic jugs, rope and wood and floated it upon the Mediterranean Sea. Source: CNA.
Camino offers path for director’s spiritual journey
In “The Way, My Way”, English-born Australian film director Bill Bennett takes viewers on an uplifting spiritual journey as he documents a fictionalised account of his 800-kilometre walk along the Camino trail across the top of Spain to Santiago de Compostela. Source: Australian Catholics.