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Government accepts 14 steps to tackle antisemitism
The Albanese Government has accepted all 14 recommendations made by antisemitism royal commissioner Virginia Bell in her interim report. Source: The Australian.
Nation reflects on Hollingworth’s legacy
Former Governor-General and Anglican archbishop Peter Hollingworth, whose career was clouded by his handling of child abuse in the church, has died aged 91. Source: News.com.au.
Church brings hope to Lebanon as war continues
When people lose hope in the future, even the deepest love of homeland is not enough to make them stay, writes Bernard Toutounji. Source: Aid to the Church in Need.Â
‘Deep love’ at the heart of Christian unity
Brisbane Archbishop Shane Mackinlay was joined by leaders of nine other Christian churches at St Stephen’s Cathedral yesterday for the Week of Prayer for Christian Unity service. Source: The Catholic Leader.
Mosque shooting an ‘attack on human dignity’: Bishop
San Diego Bishop Michael Pham says Catholics stand united in solidarity and prayer with the Muslim community after a deadly shooting at a mosque complex on Monday killed three adults, including a security guard. Source: OSV News.
Alarming spike in death penalty use
The number of executions around the globe in 2025 surged to the highest recorded figure in 44 years, a new Amnesty International report said. Source: Catholic Review.
Police recover stolen skull of Czech Republic saint
The stolen skull of one of the Czech Republic’s most beloved saints has been found, police announced. Source: OSV News.
Pope explores AI and dignity in first encyclical
Pope Leo XIV’s first encyclical, Magnifica Humanitas, will be published on May 25, addressing artificial intelligence and the protection of human dignity. Source: OSV News.
Aged care price cap deferral welcomed
The Albanese Government’s decision to defer price caps for the Support at Home aged care program protects older Australians from unintended consequences, Catholic Health Australia said.