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Volunteer network to guide people interested in Catholicism
A new network that aims to support people interested in learning about the Catholic Church, especially those from a Christian or other religious background, was launched yesterday. Source: Melbourne Catholic.
United Nations calls on Australia to ban smacking
Australian parents would face criminal consequences for smacking their children if the country adopted a United Nations push to outlaw corporal punishment. Source: Perth Now.
Northern Territory raises age of criminal responsibility from 10 to 12
The Northern Territory Government has passed legislation to raise the age of criminal responsibility from 10 to 12, with changes to come into effect in the second half of next year. Source: NT News.
Caritas expresses gratitude in first ‘Thank You Day’
Long-term and first-time donors to Caritas Australia received personal phone calls, emails and handwritten cards from the charity’s staff this week for its first ever “Thank You Day”.
Daily examination of conscience helps to avoid repeating mistakes: Pope
Pope Francis has recommended a daily examination of conscience as an “indispensable” practice in spiritual life. Source: CNA.
Prefect of Vatican economy office steps down, citing illness
Three years after Pope Francis appointed him to speed up financial reforms, transparency and budget controls at the Vatican, Fr Juan Antonio Guerrero Alves SJ has resigned for health reasons. Source: NCR Online.
Synod process has faced ‘temptations’ along the way
While some want Church “reform” and others want “to put the brakes on the Synod process”, those involved in preparing the next phase of the Synod on Synodality want to “mend” the Church, said a top cardinal. Source: NCR Online.
Catholic organisations call on Government to beef up modern slavery law
Catholic organisations have called for laws to be strengthened in submissions to a Commonwealth review into the operation of the Modern Slavery Act.
Report on revamped Closing the Gap ‘a story of mixed progress’
The Albanese Government has published details about how it is working with states, territories and First Nations organisations to reduce Aboriginal disadvantage in key areas. Source: The Australian.