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Churches to face truth-telling inquiry into Aboriginal injustice
Representatives from the Catholic, Anglican and Uniting churches are expected to face a public hearing at a Victorian truth-telling inquiry today as it focuses on land injustices against Aboriginal people. Source: Yahoo News.
Leaders weigh plan to track domestic violence offenders
A plan to track domestic violence offenders will be considered by federal and state leaders at a national cabinet meeting today that will also canvass stricter bail laws. Source: The Age.
Every vocation a diamond in the rough that needs to be polished: Pope
Pope Francis has released his prayer intention for May, inviting prayers for the “formation of men and women religious and for seminarians”. Source: Vatican News.
Adelaide assembly to focus on synodality and discernment
Adelaide Archdiocese has announced its 2024 Diocesan Assembly will be held in June, with a focus on synodality and discernment. Source: The Southern Cross.
Boost JobSeeker or entrench disadvantage, economists say
Leading economists have added their voice to calls for the Albanese Government to boost the rate of JobSeeker, saying the current $386 a week “entrenches disadvantage”. Source: The Australian.
Health ethicists explore Vatican’s call to defend human dignity
The Plunkett Centre for Ethics will explore how the Vatican’s Dignitas Infinita document informs contemporary ethics and Christian practice in an online seminar on Friday. Source: ACU.
The four-legged approach to support and connection
When volunteer numbers in aged care were cut in half because of the COVID-19 pandemic, countless residents lost valuable support and connection. Many of our most generous community members were also forced to give up their much-loved commitments. Source: HelloCare.
Sri Lankan cardinal rejects allegations of political bias
Sri Lankan Cardinal Malcolm Ranjith has denied allegations levelled by the country’s parliamentarians that he was politicising the 2019 Easter Sunday bombings ahead of the polls this year. Source: UCA News.
Five new allegations of abuse made against former Jesuit
The Dicastery for the Doctrine of the Faith has received five new abuse complaints against the former Jesuit Fr Marko Rupnik. Source: The Tablet.