French parliament passes assisted dying bill, but hurdles remain
The French National Assembly passed a bill to legalise euthanasia in its first reading by a wide majority, crossing a crucial line toward loosening its end-of-life law. Source: The Tablet.
View ArticleIntergenerational choir’s performance solid as a rock
Generations came together in suburban Canberra to deliver a musical performance with a message of unity, truth and hope for Reconciliation Week. Source: The Catholic Weekly.
View ArticleMany nations, one Church: African Catholics celebrate in unity
As the universal prayer of the Church was proclaimed in the many languages of the cultures gathered for the Diocesan African Mass at St Patrick’s Cathedral in Parramatta, it was the first Pentecost...
View ArticleBeing compassionate means taking action: Pope
Being religious does not automatically mean someone is compassionate, and yet for a Christian, compassion is a clear sign of following Christ, Pope Leo XIV said yesterday. Source: CNS.
View ArticleChurch groups stepping up to support victims of domestic violence
Domestic violence remains a pervasive issue in Australia and is still the leading cause of homelessness for women and children, says McAuley Community Services for Women chief executive Jocelyn...
View ArticleBishops publish new document on charisms
A new document on charisms seeks to engage all the baptised in the evangelising mission of the Church. Source: ACBC Media Blog.
View ArticlePope makes new appeal for peace in Ukraine and Gaza
Pope Leo XIV has again appealed for an end to hostilities in both Ukraine and Gaza, asking for dialogue, the cessation of violence, the freedom of Israeli hostages and for humanitarian law to be...
View ArticleFair and fowl tale of family, relationships and chickens
In “Funny Birds”, three generations of women from the same family are forced to learn to live together on a small rural chicken farm in New Jersey. Source: Australian Catholics.
View ArticleVatican gardeners create botanical reproduction of Pope’s coat of arms
A new pope means a new papal coat of arms topped by the papal mitre and a set of crossed keys – and a new botanical version planted in the Vatican Gardens. Source: OSV News.
View ArticleHoly See calls for international commitment to end ‘scourge’ of war
As civilian casualties from multiple conflicts have soared, the Holy See’s diplomat to the United Nations has called for a renewed respect for human dignity and international law, and a commitment to...
View ArticleVinnies launches online store for fans of ‘preloved’ fashion
The St Vincent de Paul Society NSW has launched an e-commerce Vinnies store where fans of pre-loved fashion can shop for incredible items for a fraction of the price. Source: 9Honey.
View ArticleFuture health professionals get a tase of rural life
An immersion program in Western Australia’s Wheatbelt region is building connections between future health professionals and rural communities. Source: UNDA.
View ArticlePope makes surprise visit to Laudato Si’ project
Pope Leo XIV made a surprise excursion yesterday to the papal residence in Castel Gandolfo, where he visited the Borgo Laudato Si’ project initiated by his predecessor, Pope Francis. Source: Vatican News.
View ArticleCathedral holds night of prayer for domestic violence victims
Domestic and family violence victims, survivors, their extended families, communities, those who had caused harm and those working in the system came to St Stephen’s Cathedral in Brisbane for a night...
View ArticleCatholic sector backs minister’s call for insurers to increase hospital funding
Catholic Health Australia has backed Health Minister Mark Butler’s call for private health insurers to increase their funding to hospitals, with new data showing that insurers are paying hospitals and...
View ArticleRare copy of Pope Leo’s doctoral dissertation discovered in Sydney
A copy of the doctoral dissertation of Fr Robert Prevost — now Pope Leo XIV — has been discovered in the University of Sydney’s Fisher Library, writes Daniel Canaris. Source: ABC News.
View ArticleBishops in El Salvador warn against turning country into ‘international prison’
El Salvador’s Catholic bishops have warned of the risk of turning the Central American nation into a “large international prison”. Source: CNA.
View ArticleUK Government criticised for focusing on financial aspects of euthanasia bill
Bioethicists in the United Kingdom have severely criticised a “truly sinister” Government impact assessment of the nation's assisted suicide Bill for focusing on the money that might be saved from...
View ArticlePope reminds cyclists they are role models for young people
Pope Leo XIV yesterday welcomed the cyclists of the Giro d’Italia race as they passed through Vatican City, highlighting their role as examples for younger generations. Source: Vatican News.
View ArticleMyanmar prayer vigil brings together voices from Australia to Antarctica
People from 31 countries joined an online prayer vigil to pray in solidarity with the people of Myanmar who continue to endure unimaginable suffering caused by war, displacement and natural disaster....
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