A vaccine for all: 20 points for a fairer world
Here we have a broad horizon that evokes the principles of the Church’s Social Doctrine, such as human dignity and the preferential option for the poor, solidarity and subsidiarity, the common good and the care of our common home, justice and the universal destination of goods
ACU report warns of mental health care crisis
Study finds staff shortages contributing to mental health nurses crisis
A new report by Australian Catholic University has found that mental health nurses are suffering...
Smart watches not clever
Wearable trackers like the Fitbit, Garmin, Moove, or even smart-watches are gaining significant market-share with children – and with Christmas so close, it’s likely...
Vatican calls for species protection
Conference calls for change in attitudes toward nature, their economic systems and consumption.
Bishops call for ‘a place at the table’ for older Australians
Consideration of social justice among an ageing population will be given prominence by the Church next weekend, but it’s a topic that inevitably involves...
Help when you need it the most
As we are all being asked to practice social distancing and isolation as a measure to slow the spread of the corona virus, you...
Friendships that bridge the years
Hannah Topp is living every uni students “dream”.
She pays no rent, never has to worry about noisy flatmates or waking up to somebody having...
In the magic of books, adventure awaits!
“Reading is one form of escape. Running for your life is another.”
This slightly odd (yet undeniably true) quote comes from Lemony Snicket, author of...
Bishop tells of surviving COVID-19
Weeks close to death revealed the power of God, said northern Italy's Bishop Derio Olivero.
Beating the Back to School Blues
By Justin Coulson
I’m sure there really are kids out there who were excited about heading back to school after the summer holidays. But I...
Looking after your health and wealth later in life
Although I usually write about finances, I have long thought that our greatest assets in retirement are good health and a happy disposition. As...
Young adult’s dark drug and alcohol past becomes asset in ministry
By any measure, Scott Weeman seems contented.
All of the pieces of his life seem to have fallen into place.
The 31-year-old American is a newlywed,...