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Church leaders in Holy Land welcome Israel-Hamas ceasefire
Church leaders in the Holy Land welcomed the prospect of a ceasefire between Israel and Hamas but noted “the end of the war does not mean the end of the conflict”. Source: The Tablet.
Sling a ‘precautionary measure’ after Pope injures arm in fall
Pope Francis hurt his right arm in a fall at his residence yesterday and wore a sling during meetings and audiences as a “precautionary measure”. Source: CNS.
Human rights report lashes Australia over asylum seekers, youth justice
Australia’s “diabolical” treatment of asylum seekers and youth crime has worsened, a global human rights advocacy body has warned. Source: The Guardian.
Catholic Mission’s interfaith program secures major grant
Catholic Mission’s Interfaith Encounters Program, which enables young people to develop new friendships, celebrate difference, deepen faith, and promote peace and social cohesion, has won a grant from Multicultural NSW’s COMPACT Program.
Tasmania’s Way to St James Cygnet Pilgrimage goes global
Tasmania’s Way to St James Cygnet Pilgrimage saw 160 pilgrims taking part in a walk through the Huon Valley last weekend, with more than 1000 people from 30 nations walking a similar pilgrimage in their own countries. Source: Hobart Archdiocese.
Queensland launches inquiry into elder abuse
A Queensland parliamentary committee is calling for submissions for an investigation into elder abuse in the state. Source: Australian Ageing Agenda.
Big drop in number of abuse allegation in US
Over the past 20 years, the number of abuse allegations against Catholic clergy in the United States has dropped, according to a new report from the Centre for Applied Research in the Apostolate. Source: Crux.
Vatican employees with three children to get monthly ‘baby bonus’
At Pope Francis’ request, the Vatican will now pay a monthly bonus of 300 euros ($497) per family to employees of the city-state who have three or more children, giving credibility to his frequent warnings about countries’ low fertility rates. Source: CNA.
Furry hero’s third adventure keeps its sweetness but loses its spark
“Paddington in Peru” sees the beloved marmalade-loving Paddington Bear return to his homeland to find his missing aunt. Source: Australian Catholics.