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BetStop’s first six months sees 18,000 adopters
Australians aged 40 and under make up the bulk of the more than 18,000 people who have signed up to the Albanese Government’s gambling exclusion register in its first six months. Source: ABC News.
Vatican issues new resource for Year of Prayer
The Vatican’s Dicastery for Evangelisation has issued a new resource on prayer aimed at inviting the faithful to “intensify prayer as a personal dialogue with God” and to reflect on their faith and commitment in today’s world. Source: Vatican News.
Russian Catholic urges Church leaders abroad to commemorate Navalny
A senior Russian Catholic has urged Church leaders abroad to commemorate Alexei Navalny, as armed police dispersed citizens mourning the opposition leader’s death in a remote prison camp. Source: NCR Online.
Bishop wounded in explosion as violence escalates in Haiti
A Catholic bishop was wounded in an explosion in Haiti’s capital, marking the latest act of violence in a spiral that has been plaguing the Caribbean country for years. Source: Crux.
NT surveys public support on euthanasia for mentally ill
Northern Territory Labor is surveying whether there is public support for allowing people to access euthanasia because of mental illness, prompting concerns the Government is considering offering vulnerable patients “death instead of the support they need”. Source: The Australian.
Court confirms Catholic Cemeteries a charitable organisation
Catholic Metropolitan Cemeteries Trust has welcomed a ruling by the New South Wales Court of Appeal that confirms its status as a charitable organisation. Source: The Catholic Weekly.
‘In faith, you are not alone’
The Rite of Election was held in cathedrals across Australia on the first Sunday of Lent, an important step for those participating in the Rite of Christian Initiation and preparing to be received into the Catholic Church at Easter.
AFL clubs urged to deal with ‘the inclusion dilemma’
AFL clubs that promote themselves as inclusive need to “do the work” to ensure different views on race, religious freedom and sexuality can be raised, even if it makes some people uncomfortable, according to a new report. Source: The Age.
Project Compassion helps Ronita feel ‘hopeful for the future’
Caritas Australia’s Project Compassion campaign this week introduces Ronita, a young mother of two who has been supported to finish her education and secure work.