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Pandemic is an opportunity to 'set out on a new path' for a fairer world, pope tells diplomats
9 February 2021POPE Francis has told 183 Holy See diplomats that their nations must emerge from the pandemic with a policy focus on equal access to COVID-19 vaccines, building a fairer market economy, addressing climate change and ensuring health care for citizens... - Author: The Catholic LeaderAN archbishop from Ghana recovering from coronavirus has advised citizens of the West African country to make every effort to religiously observe the health protocols because the pandemic is real. Sharing his experience from the Ga East Municipal Hospital...
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Queensland youth crime taskforce formed after pregnant couple dies in Australia Day tragedy
9 February 2021AN anti-terror boss is to head a new Queensland youth crime taskforce - as the state government vows to toughen laws and put more young criminals behind bars. There's been an outpouring of community grief and growing calls for action in the wake of the... - Author: The Catholic Leader
Don Barrett, who taught Latin, Greek and ancient history for decades, wins Australia Day honour
9 February 2021BRISBANE Catholic and retired educator Don Barrett, 92, has taught Latin for more than half a century and said the best part about learning the ancient language of the Romans was how it improved your English. "English is heavily indebted to Latin," Mr... - Author: The Catholic Leader
Brisbane archdiocese moves to end modern slavery as Church marks feast of St Josephine Bakhita
8 February 2021TODAY (Monday, February 8) is the Feast Day of St Josephine Bakhita, a one-time slave who became the patron saint of victims of modern slavery and human trafficking. An estimated 40.3 million people are enslaved in the world today with the highest number... - Author: The Catholic LeaderTHE Australian Federal Police has found no criminal misconduct after completing an investigation into huge payments made from the Vatican to Australia. There were claims that money transfers of almost $3million sent to Australia could have been connected...
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New Yarrabilba Catholic college starts year with inaugural Mass at St Stephen's Cathedral
5 February 2021FOUNDATIONAL students, all dressed in fresh uniforms and eager smiles, bussed into Brisbane's CBD for the inaugural Mass of the newly-opened San Damiano College, Yarrabilba. Principal Peter Edwards said it was a great occasion to mark the opening of the... - Author: The Catholic LeaderTHE liturgy is not a spectacle to be observed, but a prayerful event where Christians encounter Christ's presence in their lives, Pope Francis said. Throughout the Catholic Church's long history, people have been tempted to practice a private or "intimist...
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Vinnies call for release of refugees detained in Australia
4 February 2021THE St Vincent de Paul Society is calling on the Federal Government to release refugees still in detention in Australia. It has made the call while welcoming the Government's recent decision to release 58 refugees, previously transferred to Australia... - Author: The Catholic Leader
Pandemic forced Australians to leave volunteer work, Palms Australia hopes to see returns in 2021
4 February 2021LAST year COVID-19 forced most of Catholic volunteers working overseas to return home to Australia. Now Palms Australia, the organisation that recruits, prepares and sends skilled Australians to work with international community partners is hoping 2021...