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Negotiating the conflict between faith and the law
The conflict between ethics, directives and laws for health care workers has become an increasingly fraught issue. A conference this weekend looks at how to respond to rising intolerance of faith and ethics. Source: The Catholic Weekly.
Catholics saved carbon by cutting out meat on Fridays
Researchers argue that if the Pope reinstated meatless Fridays across the global Church, it could mitigate millions of tonnes of greenhouse gases annually. Source: The Tablet.
Timor-Leste villagers go with the flow
With the support of Jesuit Mission, a water project in Timor-Leste has transformed 15 rural villages by providing vulnerable people with access to clean and safe water.
Rising costs sees surge in credit card applications
The latest increase in interest rates will likely intensify the already surging number of applications for credit cards and personal loans, as more people struggle in the face of higher costs of living. Source: The Age.
Pope asks people to pray for ‘children who suffer’
During the month of November, Pope Francis is asking people to pray for children who are suffering because of poverty, war and exploitation. Source: CNS.
Church leaders call for inquiry after Seoul stampede
Catholic bishops in South Korea expressed sorrow and offered prayers for 154 people who died in a stampede during Halloween celebrations in Seoul. Source: UCA News.
Commission plans global safeguarding report
The Pontifical Commission for the Protection of Minors has met at the Vatican and laid the groundwork for an annual report on child protection efforts by the Church globally. Source: CNS.
Catholic health calls for default benefits for at-home care
Thousands more patients could be cared for in the comfort of their own home instead of a hospital under reforms proposed by Catholic Health Australia.
Vinnies marks centenary with treasure hunt
A century has passed since the St Vincent de Paul Society opened its first store in New South Wales and while much has changed, the charity is still focused on helping those most in need. Source: AAP.