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SYNOD SPECIAL REPORT – Synod had difficult moments as it tried to proclaim truth, says Pope
The first task of the Catholic Church “is not to hand down condemnations or anathemas, but to proclaim the mercy of God”, Pope Francis has told members of the Synod of Bishops on the Family. At the end of the synod’s final working session on Saturday, 24 October, Pope Francis was honest about the differences of opinion present among synod participants and about the tone of their discussions sometimes exceeding the bounds of charity. But he framed all those differences as an opportunity for learning.
SYNOD SPECIAL REPORT – Synod report urges ‘accompaniment’ tailored to family situations
While not specifically mentioning the controversial proposal of a path toward full reconciliation and Communion for the divorced and civilly remarried, members of the Synod of Bishops on the Family handed Pope Francis a report emphasising an obligation to recognise that not all Catholics in such a situation bear the same amount of blame.
Extraordinary story of Carmen leads to canonisation for parents of St Therese
In an interview with Catholic News Agency, little Carmen’s parents, mother Carmen and her father Santos, have told their story about what led to the miracle that led to the Vatican’s approval of Louis Martin and Marie-Azelie Guerin as saints.
Deaf and Hard of Hearing community – New website launch
The Australian Catholic Bishops Conference (ACBC) will this week launch a new website, Deaf and Hard of Hearing Catholic Ministry, via video conference.
Identitywa hosts High Tea for carers
Cup Cakes, fresh scones, tea and gourmet sandwiches were just some of the delicious food served at the recent High Tea hosted by Identitywa to mark Carers Week 2015.
New pastoral approach does not change doctrine, says Archbishop Mark Coleridge
While Church doctrine must stay unchanged, Brisbane Archbishop Mark Coleridge – speaking from Rome – has this week expressed his hope that the Synod of Bishops will lead the Church to a genuine pastoral approach using a new language of mercy toward families, particularly those in difficult situations.
Part of the family: Abuse survivors need special care, says Australian Synod Observer
In an interview with Catholic News Services last week, Dr Harries said a significant number of people no longer go to church “because of the abuse and we have to work out ways to deal with that”.
MercyCare launches First Time Ever Fund ahead of Children’s Week
MercyCare is celebrating Children’s Week for a special reason later this month, having recently launched a new fund to support children in care.
This is what happens when God shows up: Woodlawn movie review
High school football players battle racism on and off the field in Woodlawn, an entertaining and inspirational film that’s appropriate for most age groups.
TJH Council: Days of Church investigating itself ‘must end’
The days of the Church in Australia conducting its own investigations into child ¬sexual abuse “must be over”, according to the Chief Executive of the Truth, Justice and Healing Council, Francis Sullivan.
