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Freedom of religion ‘a precious asset that must be protected’

Few human rights are as fundamental as the right to practise one’s faith yet it’s one people have to work hard to defend, according to federal MP Andrew Wallace. Source: Catholic Voice. The post Freedom of religion ‘a precious asset that must be protected’ appeared first on CathNews .

Faith groups hopeful new Labor Government will keep promises

Faith groups have welcomed the election of the new Labor Government in New South Wales, expressing hope that new Premier Chris Minns will listen to and respect people of faith and fulfil pre-election commitments. Source: The Catholic Weekly. The post Faith groups hopeful new Labor Government will keep promises appeared first on CathNews .

Housing fund fails to secure crossbench support

A Labor election promise aimed at addressing Australia’s housing crisis has suffered a major setback after the Albanese Government failed to secure crossbench support for the legislation. Source: Sydney Morning Herald. The post Housing fund fails to secure crossbench support appeared first on CathNews .

Vigil held for Sri Lankan asylum-seeker facing imminent deportation

Brisbane parishioners last night held a last-minute prayer vigil in support of a Sri Lankan asylum-seeker who faces deportation as early as tomorrow, despite his wife and child having the right to remain in Australia under recent changes to immigration policy. Source: The Catholic Leader. The post Vigil held for Sri Lankan asylum-seeker facing imminent deportation appeared first on CathNews .

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12 years as leader of the largest Eastern Rite Catholic community: the Ukrainian one

Throughout these 12 years, I have felt that the Head of the Church is God, Jesus Christ, and I am only His hands, mouth, or face acting in His name, said His Beatitude Sviatoslav on the air of the United News telethon on the 12th anniversary of his enthronement. The post 12 years as leader of the largest Eastern Rite Catholic community: the Ukrainian one appeared first on ZENIT - English .

How Are Good Friday’s Alms Allocated? Here Is the Data

The Church has also managed the alms of all Catholics who contribute them on Good Friday, subsidizing school activity. The post How Are Good Friday’s Alms Allocated? Here Is the Data appeared first on ZENIT - English .

WA counselor asks US Supreme Court to protect his First Amendment freedoms

Trian Tingley, a licensed marriage and family counselor in Tacoma, Washington, is challenging a state law that prohibits certain private client-counselor conversations and counseling goals that the government disfavors. The post WA counselor asks US Supreme Court to protect his First Amendment freedoms appeared first on ZENIT - English .

USA: Female athletes urge 2nd Circuit to protect women’s sports in rehearing of CT case

Brian Tingley, a licensed marriage and family counselor in Tacoma, Washington, is challenging a state law that prohibits certain private client-counselor conversations and counseling goals that the government disfavors. The post USA: Female athletes urge 2nd Circuit to protect women’s sports in rehearing of CT case appeared first on ZENIT - English .