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To reform the Church, adore God and love others: Pope
At the Synod on Synodality’s closing Mass, Pope Francis said God’s love cannot be confined “to our own agenda” and to truly reform the Church, people should follow Jesus’ greatest commandment: to adore God and love others. Source: CNA.
Synod’s final report shows both agreement and divergences
A report summarising discussions at the Synod on Synodality’s first assembly said the Church may need more welcoming pastoral approaches, especially to people who feel excluded, but also acknowledged fears of betraying traditional Church teachings and practices. Source: CNS.
Caritas welcomes Government’s announcement of $15m in aid for Gaza
Caritas Australia has welcomed the Albanese Government’s announcement of an additional $15 million in funding to support those affected by the ongoing conflict in Gaza.
BBI ‘changes gear’ to join Sydney College of Divinity
Broken Bay Institute – The Australian Institute of Theological Education has joined the Sydney College of Divinity as a member institute.
WA delays laws on religious schools’ employment practices
Laws barring religious schools in Western Australia from discriminating against gay teachers have been delayed and could be shelved in the wake of the Cook Government’s repealed Aboriginal Cultural Heritage Act. Source: The West Australian.
Exploring the benefits and pitfalls of artificial intelligence
Artificial intelligence has exploded in popularity in the past 12 months, but some prominent thinkers are warning against its adoption on ethical grounds, the Assembly of Catholic Professionals in Brisbane heard last week. Source: The Catholic Leader.
Pope lifts statute of limitations to allow Rupnik prosecution
In response to a complaint from his own anti-abuse panel about “serious problems” in the handling of a case involving Slovenian priest Fr Marko Rupnik, Pope Francis has lifted the statute of limitations in Church law which had previously barred a canonical prosecution. Source: Crux.
Vatican puts 35 Catholic ‘martyrs of Kandhamal’ in India on road to sainthood
The Church in India has welcomed the news that the Vatican will initiate the beatification process for the 35 Catholic martyrs of Kandhamal who were killed in the 2008 Christian persecution in the remote jungle district of the eastern Odisha state. Source: National Catholic Register.
Pope offers prayers after mass shooting in US
After the “unspeakable tragedy” of the shooting rampage that left 18 people dead and another dozen injured in Lewiston, Maine, Pope Francis prayed that God would give the entire United States his “blessings of strength and peace”. Source: OSV News.