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Australia’s Catholics contribute ideas ahead of Rome assembly
Australia’s Catholics have provided a wealth of ideas on how to improve the way the Church listens to the faithful and promotes its message in the community. Source: ACBC Media Blog.
Budget falls short of meeting needs of poorest
Catholic social services agencies say the Albanese Government’s Budget has not gone far enough in alleviating poverty and helping vulnerable and disadvantaged Australians.
ACT lawmakers set to approve voluntary euthanasia
Euthanasia is set to become legal in the ACT with all government members expected to support the voluntary assisted dying bill when debate begins today. Source: Canberra Times.
Budget lifts aid but much more needed: Caritas
Caritas Australia has welcomed the Albanese Government’s addition of $193 million to overseas development assistance in the federal Budget, but says Australia has a moral, economic and political imperative to support countries in need.
Sisters of St Joseph bring hope over many decades
Sisters of Saint Joseph from across Australia, Ireland, and New Zealand recently achieved major milestones, celebrating 80, 75, and 70 years of religious profession. Source: Sisters of Saint Joseph.
Bioethics, mental health on CWLA conference agenda
Catholic Women’s League members from six states — Victoria, New South Wales, South Australia, Western Australia, Tasmania and Queensland — gathered in Sydney from May 3-5 for the CWLA triennial conference, the first since 2019. Source: Melbourne Catholic.
Prayers urged for Slovakian PM after shooting
Catholic bishops have expressed shock and promised prayers as Slovakia’s Prime Minister Robert Fico fights for his life after being shot multiple times yesterday. Source: OSV News.
True charity comes from God: Pope Francis
Pope Francis turned his thoughts to the theological virtue of charity yesterday as he continued his series of catechesis on the vices and the virtues. Source: Vatican News.
Church bells toll for end of violence in Philippines
A leading human rights group and the Catholic Church have voiced alarm over reported civilian killings and rights abuses brought about by government anti-insurgency operations on Negros Island in the central Philippines. Source: UCA News.