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The one word that changed Pope Leo’s life
One word. One word, which changed the life of one cardinal. I knew I was going to hear a word – one word only – but I still waited with bated breath to hear it, writes Cardinal John Dew. Source: NZCBC.
‘No mother should have to watch her children go hungry’
Caritas Australia’s annual Make Hunger History appeal this year highlights the urgent need to support families facing hunger in poverty-stricken regions like Ethiopia.
Number of people forcibly displaced untenably high: UN
The United Nations says the number of people forcibly displaced from their homes worldwide has dropped slightly from a record peak but remains “untenably high”. The Australian.
Vatican bank reports increased profits and charitable work
The Institute for the Works of Religion, commonly known as the Vatican bank, reported increased profits in 2024 and gave a slightly larger dividend cheque to Pope Francis, who gave the entire amount to charity. Source: CNS.
Bizarre and delightful journey into Anderson’s cinematic universe
“The Phoenician Scheme” is writer-director Wes Anderson’s latest film and it continues the highly distinctive style he is known for in his nearly 30-year career. Source: Australian Catholics.
Call out to Jesus for help; he will hear you: Pope
When anyone cries out to God for healing or help, God always listens, Pope Leo XIV said yesterday. Source: CNS.
Greens push for vicarious liability law changes in ACT
The ACT Greens have unveiled a bill aimed at making institutions such as the Catholic Church, Scouts and sporting groups vicariously liable for the actions of those associated with them who have sexually abused children. Source: ABC News.
Women bearing brunt of rising costs, sacrificing their financial futures
A new report reveals Australian women are bearing the brunt of the nation’s cost-of-living crisis and are sacrificing their own financial futures to keep households afloat. Source: The Australian.
Artificial intelligence technology a sight for sore eyes
Researchers have demonstrated how cutting-edge medical technology, including devices powered by artificial intelligence, can help to dramatically improve health outcomes in remote Indigenous communities. Source: UNDA.