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Pope’s ‘very fond memories’ of night out in Queensland
It was nearly 20 years ago that the man who is now Pope Leo XIV visited the Augustinian parish in Mareeba, Queensland. Source: The Express.
Students tour cathedral without leaving classroom
A pair of entrepreneurs have created an online video and virtual reality experience that allows users to explore Adelaide’s St Francis Xavier’s Cathedral in minute detail without stepping inside. Source: The Southern Cross.
Pope appeals for peace in first phone conversation with Putin
Russian President Vladimir Putin discussed war and peace in Ukraine in separate phone calls with Pope Leo XIV and US President Donald Trump overnight. Source: OSV News.
US archbishop calls for prayers for victims of antisemitic attack in Colorado
Denver Archbishop Samuel Aquila has called for prayers for the victims of an antisemitic attack in Boulder, Colorado, saying “This type of violence must come to an end, as it only fuels hatred.” Source: Vatican News.
AI study finds some Dead Sea Scrolls older than thought
Researchers trained an artificial intelligence model on carbon-dated Dead Sea Scrolls to predict their age, and found several scrolls were older than previously thought. Source: ABC News.
Millions of low-paid workers to get above-inflation pay rise
Millions of Australian workers will get a 3.5 per cent pay rise from July 1, following the Fair Work Commission’s annual review of the minimum wage and award agreements. Source: ABC News.
Pope Leo makes his first contribution to ‘The Pope Video’
Pope Leo XIV’s prayer intention for June, a month devoted to the Sacred Heart of Jesus, is “that the world might grow in compassion”. Source: OSV News.
Sydney’s newest priest ‘grateful to God for everything’
Fr Tai Pham is the first priest to be ordained for the Sydney Archdiocese this year, in a richly symbolic ordination ceremony that also celebrated his faith, family and cultural heritage. Source: The Catholic Weekly.
Broken Bay’s development project officially opened
An innovative development project in the Broken Bay Diocese that includes a new primary school, parish centre, aged care and retirement living was officially opened and blessed by Bishop Anthony Randazzo this week. Source: Broken Bay News.