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- Author: The Catholic LeaderA 10-year national strategy released by the Australian Government today is designed to end family, domestic, and sexual violence against women and children within one generation. The National Plan to End Violence against Women and Children 2022-2032,...
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Archbishop of Canterbury visits Lismore, praises residents for their resilience during flood recovery
17 October 2022THE Archbishop of Canterbury has visited Lismore, still recovering from record flooding, and praised locals on their courage, loyalty and resilience in the face of disaster. Justin Welby, the Anglican leader worldwide, walked Lismore's streets, chatting... - Author: The Catholic Leader
Francis announces extension of the Synod on Synodality to 2024
17 October 2022POPE Francis has announced the Synod on Synodality will be extended to 2024. Speaking in his Angelus address on Sunday (October 16), the pope shared his decision to divide the Synod of Bishops into two sessions that will meet in Rome in October 2023 and... - Author: The Catholic Leader
Visiting schools a highlight for outgoing BCE leader
14 October 2022DR Doug Ashleigh believes the best part about his past seven years of work as Brisbane Catholic Education's deputy executive director has been visiting schools and working with teachers in their classrooms. "It's the ultimate highlight," he said, reflecting... - Author: The Catholic Leader
It's great for hubby to have mates, new pregnancy study shows
13 October 2022PREGNANT women are less likely to develop postnatal depression if their husbands or partners have good mates, or a strong support network, a new Queensland study has found. The Queensland Family Cohort study, led by Mater Researcher Professor Vicki Clifton... - Author: The Catholic Leader
Religious leaders demand government action on fossil fuels
13 October 2022A group of 100 Australian, Indigenous and South Pacific faith leaders have demanded the federal government stops approvals for new coal and gas projects and end subsidies for fossil fuels. Multi-faith services for climate justice are being held across... - Author: The Catholic Leader
St Stephen's "little shrine" dedicated to the persecuted Christians throughout the world
12 October 2022VISITORS to Brisbane's St Stephen's Cathedral are encouraged to pray at a new "little shrine" for Christians who are persecuted worldwide. The shrine, to the side of the cathedral altar, with a centrepiece icon of St Stephen - the first Christian martyr... - Author: The Catholic Leader
Priest recalls the horror of the Bali bombings, prays for peace
11 October 2022CANBERRA priest Fr Richard Thompson remembers firsthand the horror of the Bali bombings 20 years ago that claimed the lives of 202 people, including 88 Australians. A further 209 people were injured. Fr Thompson was 45 and had just been posted as a senior... - Author: The Catholic Leader
Church leader expresses nuclear fears as Russia bombards Ukraine
11 October 2022CNS and staff writers RUSSIA has again been condemned after launching missile strikes across Ukraine, including attacks on the centre of Kyiv for the first time. At least 14 people were killed and scores more were injured, officials said. Attacks had... - Author: The Catholic Leader
Synodality top of the agenda for Pope, Archbishop Costelloe
10 October 2022The Fifth Plenary Council of Australia and the global Synod on Synodality were key discussion points for Australian Catholic Bishops Conference president Archbishop Timothy Costelloe SDB and Pope Francis when they meet last week. Archbishop Costelloe,...