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Israel agrees to daily four-hour military pauses in northern Gaza
Israel has agreed to daily four-hour military pauses in northern Gaza for humanitarian purposes, the White House has announced, while Pope Francis has again expressed his sorrow for the situation in the Holy Land. Sources: The Australian and Vatican News.
Housing crisis response must be informed by ‘type of country we want to be’
Australian Catholic University and the PM Glynn Institute hosted a panel discussion in Melbourne last week on how to achieve ethical housing policies. Source: Melbourne Catholic.
Number of pokies in NSW cashless trial to jump from 500 to 5000
The New South Wales Government’s trial of cashless gaming will involve 10 times as many poker machines as initially promised after the independent panel overseeing gaming reform was swamped with venues wanting to take part. Source: Sydney Morning Herald.
Bishops call for release of Hong Kong pro-democracy activist
Sydney Archbishop Anthony Fisher OP is one of 10 bishops from around the world who have called for the release of prominent Hong Kong pro-democracy activist and Catholic Jimmy Lai, who has been imprisoned there for nearly three years. Source: CNA.
MACS looks to integrate artificial intelligence into education practice
Melbourne Archdiocese Catholic Schools is working towards integrating artificial intelligence into education practice across its 296 schools, engaging teachers and experts to ensure AI is used responsibly and effectively to enhance learning.
Vinnies praises ACT decision to raise age of criminal responsibility to 12 years
The St Vincent de Paul Society has welcomed the ACT Government’s decision to raise the age of criminal responsibility to 12 years, with a subsequent rise to 14 years from July 2025.
Pope criticises media’s ‘ambiguous’ role in campaign to stop violence against women
Calling violence against women a “poisonous weed” that must be eradicated, Pope Francis has told the media that their campaigns to stop the violence often are offset by the way they glorify a person’s ability “to attract and dominate the other”. Source: CNS.
Church alarmed by Macron’s abortion amendment for French constitution
The Church in France has voiced alarm at President Emmanuel Macron’s announcement that France would add the right to abortion into its constitution next year. Source: The Tablet.
A taxi ride to nowhere leads to understanding
Damage is a personal film written and directed by Madeleine Blackwell. It is an Adelaide-based story, but also very much an Australian story. Source: Australian Catholics.