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Pope reiterates call to ensure fundamental human right to water
- . 24 March 2023
Pope Francis has reiterated his urgent call for a renewed international effort to achieve universal access to clean water and sanitation, which the United Nations recognised in 2010 as a fundamental human right. Source: Vatican News.
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Project Compassion working to lift vulnerable communities out of poverty
- . 24 March 2023
Throughout Lent, Caritas Australia has shared stories of people whose lives have been transformed thanks to Australians’ support of the charity’s annual Project Compassion campaign.
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Catholic communities unite for ‘Fiat – A Weekend of Prayer’
- . 24 March 2023
Catholic communities across Melbourne Archdiocese, including the Catholic prison population, will unite in prayer over the next three days during “Fiat – A Weekend of Prayer”. Source: Melbourne Catholic.
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Prosecutors drop case of alleged cover-up against Benedict XVI
- . 24 March 2023
A potential legal case against the late pope Benedict XVI over his handling of abuse during his time as archbishop of Munich has been dropped. Source: CNA.
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Pope talks abortion, LGBTQ rights with young people in new documentary
- . 24 March 2023
“It’s boring to talk to a priest,” Pope Francis said with a smile as he began an upfront and informal conversation with 10 young people in Rome on their questions about faith and issues within the Church. Source: OSV News.
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Likeable sports dramedy a slam dunk
- . 24 March 2023
In Champions, an aggressive basketball coach caught drink-driving is sentenced to 90 days of community service – coaching a group of people with disabilities. Source: Jesuit Media.
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Labor and Coalition strike deal on management of Voice referendum
- . 23 March 2023
The Albanese Government has struck a deal with the Coalition on legislation setting out how this year’s planned referendum on an Indigenous Voice to Parliament will be managed. Source: ABC News.
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Former convent transformed into ‘place of healing’ for struggling parents
- . 23 March 2023
Mothers and families experiencing severe postnatal depression and other mental illnesses will be cared for, with their babies, in Queensland’s first dedicated perinatal mental health centre. Source: The Australian.
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Sydney Archdiocese condemns violence outside parish event
- . 23 March 2023
Sydney Archdiocese has condemned violent behaviour on Tuesday by protesters outside St Michael’s, Belfield, describing it as “unacceptable”. Source: The Catholic Weekly.