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AI offers both exciting opportunities and grave risks: Pope
All forms of artificial intelligence should be used to alleviate suffering, promote integral development and help end wars, not increase inequality and injustice in the world, Pope Francis said in his message for World Peace Day 2024. Source: OSV News.
Four in 10 kids missed at least a month of school this year
Four out of 10 students skipped at least a month of school this year as attendance levels failed to bounce back from pandemic lows. Source: The Australian.
CatholicCare offers men a Marram Place to call home
A new supported accommodation facility designed for men facing homelessness on Tasmania’s north-west coast was officially opened on Wednesday. Source: CatholicCare Tasmania.
Dominicans leave legacy of ‘great pastoral service’
Six decades of service to the faithful of Canberra by the Dominican order has come to an end. Source: Catholic Voice.Â
Caritas support continues as Ukrainians face second winter of conflict
The Caritas Australia Ukraine Crisis Appeal continues to assist 32 Caritas-Spes Ukraine centres, with the project focused on meeting the basic needs of vulnerable internally displaced people and other war-affected households.
COP28 leaves Catholic officials with mixed feelings
Catholic officials present at the United Nations climate summit in Dubai had mixed reactions to the summit’s conclusion, as nearly 200 countries agreed for the first time to shift away from fossil fuels. Source: NCR Online.
NSW includes thousands more pokies in cashless gaming trial
More than 4400 electric gaming machines will be added to the New South Wales cashless gaming trial, including clubs that have raked in some of the state’s highest pokies profits. Source: NCA Newswire.
Bishops add ethics to NZ politicians’ summer reading list
New Zealand’s Catholic bishops have given a copy of their new ethics teaching document to all 123 members of the country’s recently elected Parliament. Source: NZCBC.
Stunning flowers and gardens can’t make this sombre drama blossom
In Master Gardener, a meticulous horticulturist is devoted to tending the grounds of a beautiful Louisiana estate and pandering to his employer, the wealthy dowager. Source: Australian Catholics.