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Church loses bid to restrict family’s lawsuit
The Catholic Church has lost a bid to restrict the family members of victims of child abuse by clergy from bringing civil cases against the institution. Source: The Age.
Catholic organisations unite to support older men at risk of homelessness
Two Melbourne Catholic organisations plan to merge in order to increase their reach to support older men at risk of homelessness. Source: VMCH.
New hub for outreach service means more support for asylum-seekers
Staff and supporters of Cabrini Outreach, a service of Cabrini Health, gathered for the official blessing of the Cabrini Asylum Seeker and Refugee Health Hub’s new premises in the Melbourne suburb of Northcote. Source: Melbourne Catholic.
Pain, blisters, tears and a ‘once-in-a-lifetime’ experience
Camino de Santiago pilgrims representing Catholic Education Western Australia say their 121km walk over six days as a group was an unforgettable, “once-in-a-lifetime” experience. Source: The eRecord.
Pope expresses his happiness ‘to be among’ the Mongolian people
Pope Francis has invited everyone to pray for his upcoming apostolic journey to Mongolia , which takes place under the motto “Hoping Together”. Source: Vatican News.
US bishops ask Supreme Court to uphold gun ban on domestic abusers
The United States bishops have urged the Supreme Court to uphold a federal law that restricts access to firearms in cases of domestic abuse. Source: The Tablet.
Albanese under pressure to act faster on euthanasia telehealth consults
Prime Minister Anthony Albanese is under fresh pressure from Queensland’s Labor Government to change federal laws that prohibit doctors from using telehealth for euthanasia appointments. Source: The Australian.
Archdiocese launches ‘Year of the Holy Spirit’
The Canberra-Goulburn Archdiocese has launched a “Year of the Holy Spirit”, which aims to be “a remarkable period of spiritual enrichment and transformation” for the archdiocese. Source: Catholic Voice.
‘More people renting for life’: Australian dream disappears in bleak forecast
A new report predicts millions of Australians will miss out on home ownership as the nation heads towards a long period of slow growth in household incomes, forcing more people to fall back on the age pension to pay for shelter. Source: The Age.