Australian Seniors report finds pension no longer enough to cover basic expenses
More and more older Australians’ quality of life has fallen in the past two years as a small number report they have stolen essential items to get by, new research finds. Source: News.com.au.
View ArticleNew commissioner praises work of Catholic anti-slavery network
Newly appointed independent federal Anti-Slavery Commissioner Chris Evans has praised the work of the Australian Catholic Anti-slavery Network.
View ArticleCatholic Religious Australia condemns arson attack on synagogue
Catholic Religious Australia says there is “no place in Australia for attacks on places of worship” as it condemned the arson attack on the Adass Israel Synagogue in Melbourne on Friday.
View ArticleQueensland Parliament passes ‘unprecedented’ gag on abortion debate
The Queensland Parliament has been banned from debate on abortion for four years after an ambush motion by Premier David Crisafulli, in a move labelled “unprecedented”. Source: The Guardian.
View ArticleHoly Spirit the source of Christian hope: Pope
The “most beautiful gift” the Catholic Church and its members can give the world is a reason to live with hope, Pope Francis said yesterday. Source: CNS.
View ArticleNotre Dame chief architect reveals devotion to Our Lady
The chief architect of the Notre Dame Cathedral in Paris says Our Lady guided the restoration of the 861-year-old cathedral following the fire that ravaged the building in April 2019. Source: CNA.
View ArticleVatican nativity scene removed after backlash
In the wake of global controversy over a Nativity scene displayed at the Vatican showing the infant Jesus resting upon a Palestinian keffiyeh, widely seen as a pro-Palestinian statement, that set has...
View ArticleCaritas reflects on year of conflict and displacement
While the “past year has not reflected the best of humanity”, Caritas Australia says the generosity of the Australian community has “acted as a light amid that darkness”.
View ArticleCatholic sector welcomes Labor’s commitment to increase funding in ‘childcare...
The National Catholic Education Commission has welcomed the Albanese Government's re-election commitment to invest up to $1 billion in funding to childcare centres in underserved areas, including...
View ArticleReport finds Christian Brothers have ‘zero-tolerance policy for abuse’
The Christian Brothers Oceania Province has implemented 98 per cent of the National Catholic Safeguarding Standards for children and adults at risk, according to a new audit report published today by...
View ArticleACU appoints Sydney vicar general to senior role
Sydney Archdiocese’s vicar general, Fr Gerald Gleeson, has been appointed as Australian Catholic University’s senior advisor of Catholic identity and mission.
View ArticleAlbanese’s emotional plea for national unity to end ‘evil’ of anti-Semitism
Prime Minister Anthony Albanese has issued an emotional plea for national unity to end the “evil” of anti-Semitism after a fresh hate crime in Sydney. Source: The Australian.
View ArticleBishops collaborate in international project to update Lectionary
The bishops’ conferences of Australia, Ireland and New Zealand are pooling their expertise and resources in a joint Lectionary project. Source: ACBC Media Blog.
View ArticleSwords, sandals and a Young Adult interpretation of Mary
By the end of “Mary”, viewers may realise that, apart from the key Gospel scenes of the infancy narratives, just how much inventiveness there is in this storytelling. Source: Australian Catholics.
View ArticleTrump to allow immigrations agents to make arrests at churches
United States President-elect Donald Trump’s incoming administration plans to rescind a long-standing policy preventing immigration and customs agents from making arrests at sensitive locations,...
View ArticlePapuans pray Way of the Cross to protest state violence
Christians in conflict-torn Papua in Indonesia marked International Human Rights Day on Tuesday with Way of the Cross, calling for an end to the state violence on their people. Source: UCA News.
View ArticleJavale’s homecoming ‘the perfect gift for Christmas’
The Adelaide Catholic school boy injured in a freak hammer-throwing accident in September has exceeded all expectations and will spend Christmas at home with his family. Source: The Southern Cross.
View ArticleFour ‘touchstones’ at the heart of Edmund Rice Education’s new charter
Edmund Rice Education Australia has launched its renewed Charter for Catholic Schools in the Edmund Rice Tradition, a core document for its 55 schools across all states and territories of Australia.
View ArticleWelfare payments to rise but advocates say it’s not enough
More than one million recipients of youth, student and carer support will have their payments increased as part of a regular indexation in January but advocates say the high cost of living, including...
View ArticleSenator wants hate speech bill expanded to protect places of worship
Liberal senator Paul Scarr has called for Labor’s hate speech bill to be expanded to create an offence of “urging or threatening” an attack on a place of worship, amid a surge in anti-Semitism. Source:...
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