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Irish voters reject bid to redefine motherhood and family
Irish Prime Minister Leo Varadkar has conceded that his government was defeated “comprehensively” when voters rejected amendments to the constitution that the country’s bishops warned would have weakened supports for marriage and undermined motherhood. Source: OSV News.
Catholic schools seek quality teachers
Many of the jobs posted on the CathNews jobs portal relate to education and schools. But what are our Catholic
Highlighting the dignity of women on International Women’s Day
Highlighting the dignity of women is the focus of two new resources being released to mark International Women’s Day today. Source: ACBC.
Voices of women raised at Holy See embassy conference
In preparation for International Women’s Day, a conference in Rome sponsored by the Australian embassy to the Holy See looked at how the Synod on Synodality was raising women’s voices. Source: CNS.
Church’s efforts to safeguard minors must not wane: Pope
The Church should not be discouraged by the challenge of confronting sexual abuse, Pope Francis said yesterday, rather it must take concrete steps in developing policies to preserve the dignity of its members. Source: NCR Online.
Government urged to fund $1.9 billion wage rise for aged care sector
Catholic Health Australia is urging the Albanese Government to fund a $1.9 billion a year wage rise for the aged care sector’s direct care workers and residential indirect care workers. Source: The Australian.
Productivity Commission report sees little value in religion
The Productivity Commission’s draft report on philanthropy represents a major attack on Catholic and other faith-based schools, religious charities and – ultimately – on religion itself, writes Zed Seselja. Source: The Catholic Weekly.
New Zealand police will not lay charges against Cardinal Dew
New Zealand Police found no evidence to substantiate allegations of abuse against Wellington Archbishop Emeritus Cardinal John Dew and will not be laying charges against him. Source: NZ Catholic.
Pope to again celebrate Holy Thursday Mass in a prison
Pope Francis will continue his custom of celebrating Holy Thursday Mass in a prison during Holy Week 2024. Source: OSV News.