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Suffering of Palestinians in Gaza ‘being forgotten’
As continued bombardment between Israel and Iran entered its fifth day, Catholic clergy in the Middle East called for peace and an end to further bloodshed in the Holy Land and the region. Source: OSV News.
Pope warns bishops of challenges created by AI
Pope Leo XIV has warned bishops about the challenges being created by artificial intelligence, biotechnology, and social media in today’s world. Source: Crux.
Churches in Victoria to be held vicariously liable for abuse
Churches will be held vicariously liable for abuse committed by their priests under new Victorian laws to be introduced to the state’s Parliament by the end of the year. Source: ABC News.
Advocate brings ‘Parramatta Way’ of safeguarding to Rome
A safeguarding advocate from the Parramatta Diocese is in Rome this week to take part in the annual International Safeguarding Conference, which this year focuses on the safety of women. Source: Catholic Outlook.
Notre Dame launches Jewish philosophy initiative
The University of Notre Dame Australia’s Centre for the History of Philosophy is launching a new academic initiative focused on the study of Jewish philosophy.
Conference provides platform for discernment and ‘deep listening’
The Mission: The One Heart, Many Voices conference provided participants with a platform for discernment and deep listening. Source: Catholic Mission.
British bishops ‘deeply alarmed’ by vote to decriminalise abortion
Catholic bishops are “deeply alarmed” by the British House of Commons vote yesterday to decriminalise abortion, Liverpool Archbishop John Sherrington said. Source: The Tablet.
Pope Leo to resume papal summer holiday tradition
Pope Leo XIV will resume the tradition of spending some time in Castel Gandolfo, south of Rome, during the summer holidays. Source: CNA.
Vatican plans to further reduce carbon footprint
St Peter’s Basilica and some of its surrounding buildings are working to reduce their environmental impact by becoming more energy efficient and promoting sustainability. Source: NCR Online.