Religious Freedom
Religious Freedom
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Archbishop Costelloe defends seal of confession
Archbishop Timothy Costelloe SDB has defended the seal of confession before a West Australian parliamentary committee of inquiry. Source: The Record.
Opinion
Opinion
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School disadvantage more than a public-private issue
The perception that non-government schools are the “haves” and public schools are the “have-nots” is not an accurate picture of disadvantage in Australian schools, writes Jacinta Collins. Source: NCEC.
Refugees
Refugees
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Mercy Sister calls for release of Sri Lankan refugee
A Mercy Sister has launched a petition urging Home Affairs Minister Peter Dutton to release into the community a Sri Lankan refugee who has spent 11 years in detention. Source: The Southern Cross.
Homelessness
Homelessness
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Homelessness study shows effects of intensive support
New research has offered unique insight into the lives of people trapped in the cycle of homelessness and the benefits of long-term interventions. Source: Melbourne Catholic.
In the Dioceses
In the Dioceses
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Priest sheds tears for parishioners in nursing home
Melbourne priest Fr Hien Vu was moved to tears as he spoke of the news that COVID-19 had spread to a nearby nursing home where some of his parishioners live. Source: The Catholic Leader.
New Zealand
New Zealand
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Masses in New Zealand halted after COVID resurgence
Masses have been suspended in Auckland and Wellington dioceses after a resurgence of COVID-19 cases in Auckland saw restrictions on gatherings reinstated. Source: NZ Catholic.
Film Review
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Father-son duo rebuild house and relationship
Made in Italy is the story of an unconventional artist who journeys from London to Tuscany with his son to try and sell a house left to them by his deceased wife. Source: ACOFB.
Vatican
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New guide explains hidden ministry of exorcism
A new guide approved by the Vatican aims to provide an authoritative and accurate look at the quiet backstage ministry of exorcism. Source: Crux.
Middle East
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Iraq’s PM calls on Christians to return home
The Iraqi Prime Minister has called on Christians to return home to Iraq after the defeat of the so-called Islamic State. Source: Vatican News.
Media Releases
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