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  • Europe makes surrogacy a human trafficking crime
    by Rome Reports on April 26, 2024 at 2:46 am

    Europe takes a stand against human trafficking with new laws on surrogacy. Understand the conditions under which it is considered a crime. The post Europe makes surrogacy a human trafficking crime appeared first on The Catholic Weekly.

  • Issues facing Ghana are brought to the Vatican
    by Rome Reports on April 26, 2024 at 12:42 am

    Pope Francis meets with Vice President of Ghana at the Vatican to discuss strong relations, the Catholic church and education challenges. The post Issues facing Ghana are brought to the Vatican appeared first on The Catholic Weekly.

  • Catholic Answers “no less resolved” to use AI after “Father Justin” brouhaha
    by OSV News on April 25, 2024 at 11:38 pm

    Catholic Answers remain committed to exploring AI even after the controversial launch of the group's "Father Justin" AI project. The post Catholic Answers “no less resolved” to use AI after “Father Justin” brouhaha appeared first on The Catholic Weekly.

  • The importance of theological virtues in Christianity
    by Rome Reports on April 25, 2024 at 11:27 pm

    Pope Francis reflected on the theological virtues of faith, hope and charity as he spoke to pilgrims in Italian town, Galati Mamertino. The post The importance of theological virtues in Christianity appeared first on The Catholic Weekly.

  • Faith experiences bring personal touch to family educator role
    by George Al-Akiki on April 25, 2024 at 11:04 pm

    Despite family tragedy, Anne-Marie Julian’s faith is helping her unite families with their parish community as the new family educator at McAuley Primary School in Rose Bay. The post Faith experiences bring personal touch to family educator role appeared first on The Catholic Weekly.

  • Rammed earth construction for Discalced Carmelite nuns
    by Marilyn Rodrigues on April 25, 2024 at 6:56 am

    The Discalced Carmelite nuns in Mathoura in country New South Wales are building their new monastery using a little-known method called rammed earth, a gentle and ancient method proven to stand the test of time. The post Rammed earth construction for Discalced Carmelite nuns appeared first on The Catholic Weekly.

  • Anzac Day a reminder to serve and sacrifice for peace, says Archbishop Fisher
    by Marilyn Rodrigues on April 25, 2024 at 6:19 am

    As Australians prepared for dawn services, marches and games of two-up for Anzac Day, Archbishop Anthony Fisher OP called on Christians to serve as “war-preventers and peacemakers.” The post Anzac Day a reminder to serve and sacrifice for peace, says Archbishop Fisher appeared first on The Catholic Weekly.

  • Are red cards killing the A-League?
    by George Al-Akiki on April 25, 2024 at 4:25 am

    While we may have witnessed more than half a thousand goals this A-League Mens season, it seems the X-factor is still missing in a competition where red cards and drama continue to dominate each week heading into finals. The post Are red cards killing the A-League? appeared first on The Catholic Weekly.

  • From pews to planes to pursue God’s call to service
    by George Al-Akiki on April 25, 2024 at 2:06 am

    Fr Toan Nguyen’s ministry to disabled orphans is his way of living the Gospel he preaches from the pulpit at St Brendan’s in Bankstown The post From pews to planes to pursue God’s call to service appeared first on The Catholic Weekly.

  • How an extrovert survived a silent retreat
    by Monica Doumit on April 24, 2024 at 9:48 pm

    Did the extroverted, laptop- and phone- addicted Monica Doumit survive switching off and going on a silent retreat? The post How an extrovert survived a silent retreat appeared first on The Catholic Weekly.

  • Asylum seekers’ good Samaritans came from famous WA Catholic church
    by Marilyn Rodrigues on April 24, 2024 at 9:43 pm

    Catholic parishioners of the remote Western Australian Indigenous town of Beagle Bay said hosting a group of lost asylum seekers in February was a simple matter of charity. The post Asylum seekers’ good Samaritans came from famous WA Catholic church appeared first on The Catholic Weekly.

  • For many, the Australian story starts in Fairfield
    by Guy Zangari on April 24, 2024 at 11:11 am

    With unease and tension surrounding the attack on Bishop Mar Mari Emmanuel many are questioning the status of multiculturalism and religious diversity in Fairfield, Sydney. The post For many, the Australian story starts in Fairfield appeared first on The Catholic Weekly.