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Pope Francis expressed his spiritual closeness to the people of Tonga yesterday, following the volcanic eruption which unleashed a destructive tsunami. Source: Vatican News. {split here} During the General Audience, Pope Francis turned his thoughts to Tonga and its people, who have been affected by the eruption of the Hunga… Read more »

Pope Francis issued a plea on behalf of prison inmates yesterday, saying they should never be deprived of hope and always be given the opportunity to redeem themselves. Source: Crux. {split here} In remarks at his weekly public audience at the Vatican, Francis told the faithful that “we risk being… Read more »

Homeless advocates fear the reopening of Western Australia’s border will drive more people onto the streets during an expected surge in COVID-19 cases. Source: 7News.com.au. {split here} The rental vacancy rate for December was just 0.7 per cent in Perth and even lower in some regional areas, according to the… Read more »

Catholic schools in South Australia are making education more affordable in the wake of the pandemic, offering families hundreds of dollars in fee relief. Source: The Advertiser. {split here} Catholic Education SA director Neil McGoran said the sector’s schools were implementing a range of initiatives in 2022 – from reducing… Read more »

Industry leaders held talks with the Morrison Government over worker shortages after data revealed more than 200,000 people who entered the welfare system during the first COVID-19 lockdown in 2020 remain reliant on support. Source: The Australian. {split here} The meeting on Tuesday was aimed at improving links between employment… Read more »

The St Vincent de Paul Society National Council has released a fresh reflection on Catholic Social Teaching, the principles which have underpinned the Society’s work for more than 150 years. {split here} Speaking at the launch of Catholic Social Teaching: Dreaming as a Single Human Family, written by theologian Dr… Read more »

Click on Media Releases to read the latest. {split here} 220119 - CSNSW - Catholic Schools Celebrate big gains in HSC 2021 220119 - St Vincent de Paul Society - Catholic Social Teaching Dreaming as one Human Family 220119 - Diocese of Toowoomba Catholic Schools - New principals ready for… Read more »

A former Catholic priest has officially announced his candidacy for Timor-Leste’s presidential elections on March 19. Source: UCA News. {split here} Pope Francis revoked the priesthood status of Martinho Germano da Silva Gusmao last November, clearing the path for his intended run for president in the Catholic-majority nation. “During my… Read more »

Vatican Secretary of State Cardinal Pietro Parolin and his Venezuelan substitute Archbishop Edgar Peña Parra have tested positive for COVID-19, the Holy See press office confirmed. Source: CNA. {split here} Cardinal Parolin has “very mild” symptoms, while Archbishop Peña Parra is asymptomatic, Vatican spokesman Matteo Bruni said yesterday. Both members… Read more »