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Appointment Religious Orders

Sisters of Saint Joseph appoint director of Spirituality Ministry

The Sisters of Saint Joseph have appointed Eamonn Pollard to the newly created role of director of its Spirituality Ministry, commencing in March.

Crime Europe

Man shot dead in Catholic church in Istanbul

Two masked assailants opened fire in a Catholic church in Istanbul during Mass yesterday morning, reportedly killing one person during the consecration. Source: CNA.

Ecumenism

Bishops commissioned to ‘joint witness’ at the Tomb of St Paul

The Pope and the Archbishop of Canterbury commissioned Catholic and Anglican bishops “to engage in joint mission and witness” at the Tomb of St Paul. Source: The Tablet.

Religious Orders

Kidnappers release Haitian nuns after ransom paid

Six religious sisters and another person who were kidnapped in Haiti have been released. Source: Crux. 

Cost Of Living Politics

Chalmers says tax changes will benefit ‘the many’ rather than ‘the few’

The Albanese Government, in an election promise backflip, will overhaul stage 3 tax cuts, leaving most Australians with extra cash in their pocket when the measures take effect in July. Source: ABC News.

Modern Slavery

ACAN says anti-slavery commissioner must have power and resources

The Australian Catholic Anti-Slavery Network is calling for an independent Australian anti-slavery commissioner with the power and resources to do their job effectively.

Communications Digital Life Pope Francis

Pope focuses on AI in message for World Day of Social Communications

Pope Francis has released his message for the 2024 World Day of Social Communications, focusing on the theme “Artificial Intelligence and the Wisdom of the Heart: Towards a Fully Human Communication”. Source: Vatican News. 

Schools South Australia

New law would require SA private schools to release more data

Catholic and independent schools in South Australia would be forced to reveal how often they suspend students, how many serious incidents occur on school grounds and how many complaints they receive, under proposed new laws. Source: The Advertiser.

New South Wales Religious Freedom

Christians urged to oppose NSW ‘equality’ bill

Religious freedom is back on the agenda in New South Wales, with debate rapidly approaching on the “equality” bill introduced by the state’s independent member for Sydney, Alex Greenwich. Source: The Catholic Weekly.