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Australian Catholic University training Nigerian lay ministers
- . 4 March 2024
The Australian Catholic University’s Centre for Liturgy is helping to train lay liturgical ministers of the Word in Nigeria. Source: UCA News.
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Pope makes emotional plea for ceasefire in Gaza
- . 4 March 2024
Pope Francis yesterday called for Israel and Hamas to reach an agreement for “an immediate ceasefire in Gaza”, repeating “Enough!” and “Stop!” from the window of the apostolic palace. Source: The Tablet.
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New telescope reshaping ideas about how universe began
- . 4 March 2024
Orbiting the sun nearly 1.6 million kms from Earth, the James Webb Space Telescope is reshaping the way scientists understand the universe and its origins, astronomers have told a Vatican-sponsored meeting. Source: CNS.
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Nail that job application letter
- . 2 March 2024
A job application letter is more than just a note attached to a resume. It requires thought, research and a
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Dissenting MPs blast ACT’s ‘extreme’ euthanasia proposal
- . 1 March 2024
An ACT Legislative Assembly committee has recommended changes to a bill that would legalise voluntary euthanasia, to “more clearly define” who would be eligible for the scheme. Source: ABC News.
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ACAN advocacy wins bipartisan support for slavery survivors
- . 1 March 2024
Advocates for the Australian Catholic Anti-slavery Network have won key amendments to Commonwealth legislation to give victim-survivors a voice in the national response to modern slavery.
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Listening a powerful antidote to clericalism: Synod participants
- . 1 March 2024
The first assembly of the Synod on Synodality demonstrated that an effective way to break the chains of clericalism and highlight the experience of women in the Church is to listen and pray together before discussing issues, say two Synod participants. Source: OSV News.
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Why social service delivery must switch from ‘choice to voice’
- . 1 March 2024
Public policy expert Mark Considine says Australia’s current approach to social service delivery is failing the people it is meant to support and protect. Source: Melbourne Catholic.
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New report says respect the key to ending domestic violence
- . 1 March 2024
Is breaking the “man box” the key to ending domestic violence, asks Fr Andrew Hamilton SJ. Source: Eureka Street.