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Honouring the little-known work of a fearless woman of faith
In Cabrini, an Italian immigrant witnesses disease and poverty in the slums of New York and embarks on a daring journey to establish housing and healthcare for hundreds of orphaned children. Source: Australian Catholics.
CathNews returns on Tuesday
CathNews will not be published on Monday, March 11, due to public holidays in Victoria, ACT, South Australia and Tasmania.
New data shows Australia failing on key Closing the Gap targets
Australia is going backwards on key Closing the Gap targets, with rates of Indigenous suicide, adult incarceration and children in out-of-home care getting worse. Source: News.com.au.
Caritas joins faith-based agencies to campaign for a safer world
Caritas Australia has joined faith-based agencies to campaign for a “Safer World for All”, calling for the Australian Government to help prevent global catastrophes by investing in foreign aid, building a fairer global economy and taking action on climate change.
Economists say more jobs must go to crack cost-of-living crisis
Economists are concerned about mass job losses after the latest official data showed the economy slowing to a crawl as interest rate hikes temper demand. Source: ABC News.
Brisbane archdiocese launches Laudato Si’ Action Plan
“The vision has to become action,” Archbishop Mark Coleridge said at the launch of Brisbane Archdiocese’s Laudato Si’ Action Plan 2024-2026 yesterday. Source: The Catholic Leader.
Faith leaders urge action on drug reform
Faith leaders have urged the New South Wales Government to accelerate drug reform and relax laws to avoid “needless” and “disastrous” interactions with the criminal justice system as a promised drug summit remains dateless. Source: The Australian.
Deliberately lit fire damages parish building, destroys donations
A fire that caused extensive damage to the interior of an Adelaide parish building has left two local community groups wondering how they can continue to serve the disadvantaged. Source: The Southern Cross.
Of all vices, pride is the great queen: Pope
Pope Francis yesterday used his general audience to focus on the vice of pride, relying on an aide to read his remarks for the second consecutive week. Source: CNA.