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Archbishop Coleridge committed to an Indigenous Voice
- . 17 February 2023
Brisbane Archbishop Mark Coleridge has spoken out in support of creating an Indigenous Voice to Parliament, ahead of a referendum on the subject due later this year. Source: The Catholic Leader.
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Andrews’ pledge to raise age of criminal responsibility in Victoria welcomed
- . 17 February 2023
Premier Daniel Andrews’ pledge to raise the age of criminal responsibility in Victoria – either as part of a national approach or on its own – will make a tangible difference to the lives of children, families and the broader community, says Jesuit Social Services.
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Students respond to Pope Francis’ call
- . 17 February 2023
Australian and New Zealand Catholic secondary school students are responding to a call from Pope Francis to be the changemakers in the struggle against human trafficking. Source: ACRATH.
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I believe Pope’s ministry is for life: Francis
- . 17 February 2023
Pope Francis addressed once again the question of whether he will resign the papacy in two conversations with Jesuit priests in Africa this month. Source: CNA.
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Replica of Fatima chapel planned for Samoa
- . 17 February 2023
An exact replica of the Little Chapel of Apparitions in Fatima, Portugal, is set to be built in Samoa after it was chosen by the World Apostolate of Fatima to become one of its regional centres in the world. Source: NZ Catholic.
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Jackman shines in painful drama of familial fear and loathing
- . 17 February 2023
In The Son, Hugh Jackman shines in this British-American drama about a father’s attempt to reunite with his teenager after a marital break-up. Source: Jesuit Media.
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Oceania bishops call for ‘deeper ecological conversion’
- . 16 February 2023
The Federation of Catholic Bishops Conferences of Oceania has released a statement focused on the oceans, which speaks of the need for “deeper ecological conversion” and to embrace “the challenge of integral ecology”.
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Catholic sector’s ‘Pacific remedy’ to ease workforce crisis in aged care
- . 16 February 2023
The Federal Government should introduce industry-wide visa sponsorships for the aged care sector to help plug a huge workforce shortage, says Catholic Health Australia.
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Culture of faith-based schools ‘must be protected’
- . 16 February 2023
The public release of a letter signed by the leaders of all major faith traditions addressed to the federal Attorney-General has reignited the debate on religious freedoms in this country, writes Mark Fowler. Source: The Australian.