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Christians in Holy Land want their rights respected: Patriarch
Cardinal-elect Pierbattista Pizzaballa has spoken about the surge of attacks against Christians by Israeli extremists, saying Christians in the Holy Land don’t want special protection, but do want their fundamental rights to be ensured. Source: Vatican News.
Prosecutor seeks prison sentence for Cardinal Becciu
The Vatican public prosecutor has asked the judge in Cardinal Angelo Becciu’s financial malfeasance trial to sentence the embattled prelate to seven years and three months in prison. Source: CNA.
Slain Tanzanian priest hailed for ‘courage’ and ‘deep faith’
A Tanzanian priest killed in an apparent act of madness has been praised by his bishop as having served the Church with “bravery” and “deep faith”. Source: Crux.
Bishop to defend ‘value of Christian life’ after NT euthanasia panel announced
Darwin Bishop Charles Gauci is preparing to publicly champion the “value of Christian life” after the Northern Territory Government announced it would set up an advisory panel on euthanasia laws. Source: The Catholic Leader.
Maronite leader to visit Australia
The Maronite Eparchy of Australia has announced the head of the Maronite Church, Cardinal Bechara Boutros Rai, will visit Australia in September.
Productivity Commission slams governments over Closing the Gap failures
Federal and state governments have been lashed for a weak and piecemeal approach to tackling Indigenous disadvantage that risks becoming “another broken promise” for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people. Source: Canberra Times.
Call for action as housing stress affects growing number of Australians
Advocates warn that the nation’s housing crisis is getting worse, with a survey of hundreds of renters revealing the majority are now under “housing stress”. Source: ABC News.
Couple who fled Iraq thrilled to know church bells are ringing again
A young Iraqi couple living in Victoria has recalled their home city of Qaraqosh, where the bells of the largest Christian church in the Middle East toll again. Source: Aid to the Church in Need.
‘We can all make an important contribution to the Church’s mission’
The Areté Centre for Missionary Leadership has opened applications for its 2024 Foundations of Missionary Leadership program, which aims to equip people with the knowledge, skills and values to become effective missionaries and leaders in their parishes and communities.