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Pope remains in critical but stable condition
Pope Francis remains in critical condition, but is “stable” and working from his sick bed as the 88-year-old pontiff continues his nearly two-week long hospitalisation for double pneumonia. Source: NCR Online.
Pope asks Christians to compare their daily lives to the lives of migrants
In a message signed before he was hospitalised, Pope Francis has urged Christians to examine their consciences this Lent by comparing their daily lives to the hardships faced by migrants. Source: CNS.
Proposed expansion of Victoria’s VAD laws ‘deeply concerning’
Catholic Health Australia says it is “deeply concerned” about the proposed expansion of Victoria’s voluntary assisted dying laws.
Perth Archdiocese passes safeguarding audit with flying colours
A comprehensive safeguarding audit led by Australian Catholic Safeguarding Ltd has found the Perth Archdiocese has implemented 90 per cent of National Catholic Safeguarding Standards indicators relevant to their operations.
Sydney rally commemorates third anniversary of Russian invasion of Ukraine
Hundreds of people flocked to the St Mary’s Cathedral forecourt in Sydney on Monday to commemorate the third anniversary of the Russian invasion of Ukraine. Source: The Catholic Weekly.
Campaign aims to explain a complex system in simple terms
Catholic Schools NSW has launched its Keep School Funding Fair campaign, which aims to provide voters with better information about school funding.
Vatican reiterates opposition to death penalty
Vatican foreign minister Archbishop Paul Gallagher yesterday addressed three different Human Rights Council sessions focusing on the death penalty, global debt justice, and the broader challenges facing human rights. Source: Vatican News.
German bishops back ‘democratic centre’ to form new government
Germany’s Catholic bishops reacted quickly to the national election on Sunday, saying they hoped the “democratic centre” could soon form a government and deal with challenges from the far-right. Source: The Tablet.
‘I only kneel before God’, Myanmar priest tells gang before he’s murdered
Two women who witnessed the murder of Fr Donald Martin Ye Naing Win in Myanmar last week recounted how the priest “fearlessly confronted” the armed men who took his life. Source: CNA.