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Queensland Parliament passes ‘unprecedented’ gag on abortion debate
The Queensland Parliament has been banned from debate on abortion for four years after an ambush motion by Premier David Crisafulli, in a move labelled “unprecedented”. Source: The Guardian.
Catholic Religious Australia condemns arson attack on synagogue
Catholic Religious Australia says there is “no place in Australia for attacks on places of worship” as it condemned the arson attack on the Adass Israel Synagogue in Melbourne on Friday.
New commissioner praises work of Catholic anti-slavery network
Newly appointed independent federal Anti-Slavery Commissioner Chris Evans has praised the work of the Australian Catholic Anti-slavery Network.
Australian Seniors report finds pension no longer enough to cover basic expenses
More and more older Australians’ quality of life has fallen in the past two years as a small number report they have stolen essential items to get by, new research finds. Source: News.com.au.
International recognition for Australian Catholic University bioethicist
Bridget Pratt, from the Queensland Bioethics Centre at Australian Catholic University, has been recognised globally as a research leader in her field. Source: Catholic Health Australia.
Millions of people deprived of basic rights due to war: Pope
As the United Nations marked Human Rights Day yesterday, Pope Francis reminded world leaders that our “human rights to life and peace are essential conditions for the exercise of all other rights”. Source: Vatican News.
Assisted suicide in UK could see ‘major exodus of healthcare professionals’
Legalising assisted suicide in England and Wales “is a further major erosion of the soul and conscience of medicine”, according to a leading pro-life medical doctor. Source: Crux.
Church in Philippines calls for prayer after volcano erupts
Church officials in the Philippines have appealed for prayers as the volcano Mount Kanlaon erupted, prompting the government to evacuate thousands of residents from risky areas. Source: UCA News.
Italian nun accused of working for Mafia placed under house arrest
A religious sister was placed under house arrest in northern Italy after a nearly four-month investigation by prosecutors revealed she allegedly used her prison ministry to connect local mafia bosses with inmates. Source: Catholic Review.