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Prayer

Pope prays for Christians living in areas of war or conflict 

Pope Leo XIV’s prayer intention for this month is for Christians living amidst war or conflict, especially in the Middle East. Source: CNA.

Artificial Intelligence Vatican

Human traffickers using AI to trap their victims

With human trafficking on the rise globally, the Vatican’s diplomatic mission to the United Nations is highlighting concerns for child victims and refugees – while warning of technological tools used by traffickers to expand their criminal activities. Source: OSV News.

Women

Every 10 minutes, a woman is killed somewhere in the world: UN report

A new United Nations report highlights a tragic reality: Every 10 minutes, a woman is killed somewhere in the world. Source: NCR Online.

Youth

Pope sends surprise video message to youth festival pilgrims

Pope Leo XIV sent a surprise video message yesterday to the thousands of young people attending the Australian Catholic Youth Festival in Melbourne, encouraging them to embrace their God-given identity and walk boldly as disciples in today’s world.

Papal Trip

Pope calls for Christian unity in first Mass abroad

Pope Leo XIV called on the world’s religious communities to break down “the walls of prejudice and mistrust” that divide them at his first Mass abroad, in Türkiye. Source: NCR Online.

In The Dioceses Refugees

Brisbane parish helps resettle refugee family

Holy Spirit Parish in New Farm has become the first parish in the Brisbane Archdiocese to successfully fundraise for and welcome a refugee family. Source: The Catholic Leader.

Disability Education

Specialist support classes established at Sydney schools

Sydney Catholic Schools is expanding its local, faith-based diverse learning opportunities with the establishment of specialist support classes at its schools in Lakemba. Source: The Catholic Weekly.

Energy First Nations

Report calls for energy reforms for Indigenous communities

The University of Notre Dame Australia’s Nulungu Research Institute has partnered with Indigenous-led organisation Original Power and Western Sydney University to launch a national report into the impact of prepayment electricity systems on First Nations communities.

Gambling

NSW poker machine venues to lose ‘outdated exemptions’

More than 670 poker machine venues across New South Wales will lose their “outdated exemptions” to operate after 4am as the state Government responds to pressure to address “a public health catastrophe”. Source: The Guardian.