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Bishops call for peace in the Middle East
Australia’s Catholic bishops have issued a statement on the conflict in the Middle East, calling for a just ceasefire, the release of all hostages and unhindered access to aid. Source: ACBC Media Blog.
Catholic Social Services calls for rise in social safety net payments
Catholic Social Services Australia has urged the Albanese Government to use the upcoming Budget to raise the rate of social safety net payments and strengthen support systems to improve the lives of our nation’s most vulnerable people.
NSW Parliament to consider bill on stay applications in abuse cases
New South Wales Parliament will consider a bill to further restrict churches and other institutions from using stay applications to prevent abuse survivors having their cases heard. Source: The Guardian.
Sydney gears up for major processions
As winter looms and the temperature drops, procession season heats up in Sydney, with the city gearing up for the incredible sight of thousands of Catholic faithful taking to the streets. Source: The Catholic Weekly.
UK expert in school behaviour says teachers need more support
Providing additional support to teachers and principals in controlling escalating poor behaviour in Australian classrooms is vitally important, according to a British school behaviour expert visiting Australia. Source: UNDA.
Centre a beacon of hope for Mongolia’s abandoned children
Catholic Mission is highlighting the work of the Don Bosco Caring Centre in Mongolia, which provides children with shelter and a place where they can find warmth, food, and care.
Children and youth to play central role in Pope’s visit to PNG
Children and youth will be central to Pope Francis’ visit to Papua New Guinea in September, according to Fr Giorgio Licini, secretary-general of the Catholic Bishops’ Conference of Papua New Guinea and Solomon Islands. Source: CNA.
Pope invites faithful to rediscover the great value of praying the Rosary
Pope Francis has entrusted to the Blessed Mother people suffering from wars and conflicts around the world, and invited the faithful to rediscover the great value of praying the Rosary. Source: Vatican News.
Czech theologian says Catholicism must rid itself of ‘heresy of triumphalism’
Catholicism must rid itself of the “heresy of triumphalism” if it is to become more synodal and better able to evangelise in a secular age, according to noted Czech theologian and philosopher Msgr Tomas Halik. Source: NCR Online.