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Pope makes surprise second appearance in public
Pope Francis made a surprise second appearance in public yesterday at St Peter’s Basilica in the Vatican, arriving in a wheelchair at about 12.30pm local time. Source: CNA.
Labor requests to break election rules to continue approving housing projects
The Coalition has criticised a request from Labor to break election rules and continue approving new housing projects during the campaign, under a fund the Opposition wants to axe. Source: ABC News.
Calvary steps in to solve Hobart’s maternity services crisis
Calvary Lenah Valley Hospital, a Catholic not-for-profit healthcare provider, will pick up the shortfall in vital maternity services in Hobart following the recent announcement that Hobart Private Hospital will be closing its maternity ward. Source: Hobart Archdiocese.
Brisbane taking steps to implement actions of SYNOD24
Parishes, ministries and communities across Brisbane Archdiocese were represented as 25 synod members gathered to chart the path forward for implementing the archdiocese’s SYNOD24 action plans. Source: The Catholic Leader.
Adelaide man on a mission to help Ukrainians
A volunteer aid worker from Adelaide has spoken about the heavy toll the three-year war has taken on Ukraine, a country that has become his second home. Source: The Southern Cross.
Grounds for hope in employment program
The cost-of-living crisis is well documented, with skyrocketing utilities, rent, and food costs, but an under-reported struggle is finding employment. Source: The Catholic Weekly.
US bishops urge Trump to continue global debt relief efforts
In a world economy rocked by the whiplash of American trade tariffs that has spared few countries, the United States bishops have a proposition for President Donald Trump: Forgive some debts. Source: OSV News.
Vatican official says Veil of Veronica a sign of hope for modern times
A Vatican official says the ancient tradition of devotion to Veronica’s Veil and to the Holy Face of Jesus is a sign of hope and an invitation to return to the essentials in a world constantly connected and on the move. Source: Crux.
Dickens’ retelling of the Jesus story for kids a pleasure for the whole family
“The King of Kings” is an animated version of the story of our Lord Jesus Christ as told by Charles Dickens and seen through the eyes of a child. Source: Australian Catholics.