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Migrants and refugees the privileged witnesses of hope: Pope
Migrants and refugees often are “privileged witnesses of hope through their resilience and trust in God,” Pope Leo XIV said yesterday. Source: CNS.
‘Voyage’ to celebrate contributions of our migrant and refugee communities
A striking symbol of welcome and faith will “set sail” on Sunday, as the Jubilee Migrant Cross is formally launched at St Christopher’s Cathedral in Canberra to mark the 111th World Day for Migrants and Refugees. Source: Catholic Voice.
More Queenslanders choosing euthanasia to end their lives
A new report shows more Queenslanders are trying to access euthanasia and choosing to end their lives with it. Source: The Catholic Leader.
ACN launches urgent appeal for Nigeria’s persecuted Christians
Aid to the Church in Need has launched an urgent appeal for persecuted Christians in Nigeria, to ensure protection for clergy, train seminarians, and provide urgent relief for displaced families.
Senate inquiry sounded alarm on ‘calculated denial’ of services
A Senate inquiry into the delayed aged care scheme has sounded the alarm on the potentially fatal consequences of what it has labelled a “calculated denial” of services, as more than 200,000 elderly Australians remain on waiting lists. Source: The Guardian.
Priests at retreat rediscover ‘quiet joy’ of their vocation
The 32 priests and deacons of the Bunbury Diocese gathered for their annual retreat at St John of God Retreat Centre, Safety Bay, in Western Australia.
Bishop condemns deadly attack on Manchester synagogue
The local Catholic bishop has condemned a deadly attack on a Manchester synagogue during Yom Kippur yesterday, in which two people were killed, calling for solidarity and prayer with the Jewish community. Source: CNA.
Good-natured redemption story filled with optimism and humour
In “Kangaroo”, a disgraced TV host and a young Indigenous girl work together to rescue and rehabilitate a group of orphaned joeys in a remote Outback community. Source: Australian Catholics.
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