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Indigenous

Sr Therese using her kitchen table to promote Yes vote

Sister of Mercy Therese Masterson is one of the Australians hosting kitchen-table conversations of no more than 10 people in the hope that informed citizens will vote Yes in the Voice referendum. Source: The Guardian.

Pope Francis

Pope praying and working in hospital as he recovers

The Vatican said yesterday that Pope Francis is working from the hospital as he recovers from hernia surgery. Source: CNA

Youth

Hugo builds muscle Mass in Alice Springs

Donning speed-dealer sunnies and a T-shirt depicting a muscled Jesus, Hugo Byrnes is a larger-than-life character in his Alice Springs community. Source: ABC News.

Peace Vatican

Pope, political leaders and Nobel laureates call for peace and solidarity

Pope Francis has called on all warring peoples to recognise fraternity as a “light that stops the night of conflicts”. Source: CNS.

Health

Calvary offered ACT Government land, new hospital before talks broke down

Calvary Public Hospital offered the ACT Government four hectares on which to build a new facility before negotiations over the forced takeover broke down, correspondence between the parties reveals. Source: The Australian.

Pope Francis

Pope Francis recovering well, thanks well-wishers for messages 

Pope Francis is continuing to rest and recover at Rome’s Gemelli Hospital after successful abdominal surgery on Wednesday. Source: OSV News.

Appointment

Australian appointed to Pontifical Academy of Social Sciences

University of Notre Dame Australia research academic Tracey Rowland has been appointed to the Pontifical Academy of Social Sciences, becoming the second Australian to receive the honour.

In The Dioceses Synodality

Perth launches 2023-24 Diocesan Assembly 

Perth Archdiocese has officially launched its 2023-24 Diocesan Assembly at St Mary’s Cathedral, with Catholic communities across the archdiocese invited to select delegates for the assembly in July 2024. Source: The Record.

Euthanasia South Australia

Twenty-eight South Australians access state’s euthanasia program

A new report reveals 28 South Australians received a permit to die under the state’s euthanasia laws in the scheme’s first three months, and 12 people have died, including one who died without using the medication available. Source: The Advertiser.