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Knights show support for ‘living stones’ of Holy Land
Continuing the ongoing support of the Christian presence and faithful in the Holy Land was in focus this month as the Equestrian Order of the Holy Sepulchre of Jerusalem held their bi-annual national conference in Perth. Source: The Record.
Good Sams invite women to apply for 2026 study program
The Sisters of the Good Samaritan are inviting applications for their 2026 women’s Study, Accompaniment and Mentoring Program. Source: The Good Oil.
Pope warns of negative effects on children of AI
Pope Leo XIV has issued a fresh warning about the negative effects that artificial intelligence can have on the “intellectual and neurological development” of rising generations. Source: CNA.
World War II French martyrs to be beatified
The Vatican’s Dicastery for the Causes of Saints has recognised the martyrdom of more than 20 French Young Christian Workers leaders, as well as chaplains and seminarians linked to the movement. Source: Australian Cardijn Institute.
Jubilee commission calls for debt relief for struggling nations
The Holy Year 2025 can have a lasting impact on the world’s poorest countries if governments and international institutions adopt a key element of the biblical concept of jubilee by forgiving, restructuring, or pausing foreign debt repayments, according to a report commissioned by Pope Francis. Source: CNS.
Loneliness back among top factors for elevated suicide risk: report
Isolation and loneliness are back among the top factors for elevated suicide risk following the COVID-19 pandemic, a major report reveals. Source: Yahoo News.
He’s travelled to Brisbane many times but this visit was different
Archbishop-designate Shane Mackinlay touched down in Brisbane as part of a short stay yesterday to introduce himself and meet with leaders and staff of his new archdiocese. Source: The Catholic Leader.
Pope visits site of possible Vatican solar farm
Almost a year after Pope Francis set up a commission to develop a large solar-panel array on Vatican property outside Rome, Pope Leo XIV visited the site and the Vatican Radio employees working there. Source: CNS.
On the road to more women leaders in the Church
Broken Bay Diocese’s Patti Beattie highlighted her vision for raising the next generation of women leaders in an address at the Global 2033 Leaders and Women of Influence Summit in Rome. Source: Broken Bay Catholic.