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Report shows continued progress towards a safer Church
A commitment to continuous improvement and an emphasis on professional learning are the standout themes of Australian Catholic Safeguarding Ltd’s annual report.Â
Notre Dame partners with US university to produce ‘health care leaders’
The University of Notre Dame Australia has formed a partnership with a United States university to deliver new interprofessional learning for nursing and health students.Â
Russia rejects Vatican offer to host peace talks on Ukraine
Russia has rejected the Vatican’s offer to host talks for ending the war in Ukraine, despite international support for the idea. Source: OSV News.
Mixed reaction to public display of Spanish saint’s remains
The first public display in more than a century of the corpse of Spain’s beloved saint who died 440 years ago has split opinion, with some inspired and deeply moved, while others see it as macabre voyeurism. Source: Catholic Herald.
Nigerian Archbishop says faith groups ‘soft targets’ for terrorists
A Nigerian archbishop says faith-based organisations in Africa’s Sahel region have become soft targets for extremists. Source: Crux.
World needs to hear Gospel message of God’s love: Pope
Recognising themselves as members of the one body of Christ, all Catholics should sense an urgency to share the Gospel message of God’s love with others and to welcome them as brothers and sisters, Pope Leo XIV said. Source: CNS.
Albanese announces new Parliament to begin sitting on July 22
Prime Minister Anthony Albanese has announced Parliament will resume in two months, 80 days after the May 3 federal election. Source: News.com.au.
Recognition of Indigenous Australians remains unfinished business
Approaching Reconciliation Week, the nation is aware that there is still unfinished business when it comes to the due recognition of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Australians, writes Fr Frank Brennan SJ. Source: Eureka Street.
Sandhurst launches Laudato Si’ Action Plan
Sandhurst Diocese is celebrating the 10th anniversary of Pope Francis’s Laudato Si’ encyclical with the launch of its Laudato Si’ Action Plan.