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Israel objects to Cardinal Parolin’s remarks on Gaza war
- . 15 February 2024
The Israeli Embassy to the Holy See has defined as “regrettable” remarks by Cardinal Pietro Parolin, Vatican secretary of state, saying that Israel’s attacks on Gaza have been excessive. Source: America Magazine.
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Francis warns of ‘the demon’ of acedia
- . 15 February 2024
The vice of acedia, often translated as “sloth”, can cause laziness, but it is much more than that; it is a lack of caring for anything and being bored with everything, even one’s relationship with God, Pope Francis said yesterday. Source: CNS.
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Grandmother killed, 53 injured when church in Philippines collapses
- . 15 February 2024
At least one person died and 53 were injured when part of the second floor of a church collapsed during a packed Ash Wednesday Mass in Bulacan province in the Philippines yesterday. Source: UCA News.
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Plight of Rohingya is world’s ‘forgotten crisis’
- . 15 February 2024
Seven years since violence broke out in Myanmar, Rohingya refugees continue to live in Bangladesh’s Cox’s Bazar, where conditions are dire and prospects of returning home are still distant. Source: Vatican News.
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Labor announces $14.4m for emergency food relief programs
- . 14 February 2024
The Albanese Government has announced $14.4 million for emergency food relief programs nationwide to respond to the growing cost of living crisis. Source: The Guardian.
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Church rejects Tasmanian bill on ‘conversion practices’
- . 14 February 2024
The Hobart Archdiocese has submitted a response to the Tasmanian Government’s draft legislation seeking to ban “conversion practices” in relation to same-sex attraction and gender dysphoria.
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Supporting Project Compassion a way ‘to proclaim the faith in our hearts’
- . 14 February 2024
Caritas Australia has launched its annual Lenten fundraising and awareness appeal, Project Compassion, this year with the theme “For All Future Generations”.
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Albanese commits to treaty and truth-telling but says it will take time
- . 14 February 2024
Prime Minister Anthony Albanese says his Government remains committed to truth-telling and treaty, but has cautioned Labor will take time to ensure the national response strikes the right balance. Source: The Age.
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Frontline homelessness services struggling to keep pace with demand
- . 14 February 2024
New data has revealed the extent of one state’s homelessness crisis as housing affordability continues to “plummet” across the nation. Source: News.com.au.