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Ecology Religious Orders

Franciscans unveil icon to mark two significant anniversaries

A new icon inspired by a St Francis of Assisi hymn has become a striking symbol of faith, artistry and environmental awareness in Western Sydney. Source: Catholic Outlook.

Digital Life HIgher Education

ACU launches course to prepare students for the challenges of AI

Australian Catholic University has unveiled a unique, fast-track double degree in Computer and Data Science that will prepare students for the jobs of tomorrow through cutting-edge academic training and industry engagement. 

United Kingdom

Archbishop of Liverpool calls for prayers for victims of car ramming

The incident where a man drove his car into crowds in the English city of Liverpool, injuring 65 people, was “tragic and appalling,” according to the city’s new archbishop. Source: Crux.

Bioethics

Pope appoints priest to head Pontifical Academy for Life

Pope Leo XIV has named Fr Renzo Pegoraro, a bioethicist who earned a medical degree before entering the seminary, to be the new president of the Pontifical Academy for Life. Source: OSV News.

Digital Life Vatican

New look for Vatican’s official website

The Vatican’s official website has been refreshed for the first time since its creation in the 1990s, prominently featuring multimedia content and online links to other Vatican offices and ministries. Source: CNA.

Appeal Natural disasters

Lismore bishop launches appeal for flood victims

Lismore Bishop Greg Homeming has launched an appeal for victims of the New South Wales mid-north coast floods – the third since he was installed as the bishop in 2017. Source: The Catholic Weekly.

Foreign Aid Middle East

Most Australians believe denial of aid to Palestinians ‘unjustifiable’

Australians overwhelmingly believe Israel’s deliberate blocking of aid into Gaza cannot be justified and that Australia should do more to ensure civilians have access to food, water and medicine, a new poll revealed. Source: Caritas Australia.

Leadership Religious Orders

Australian to head International Union of Superiors General

Australian Sr Oonah O’Shea NDS has been elected the new president of the International Union of Superiors General. Source: UISG.

Charity First Nations

Vinnies restates its support for Uluru Statement 

The St Vincent de Paul Society in Australia says it “recognises the past and present injustices experienced by First Nations people” and will “continue to work for legal reforms and the progressing of the Uluru Statement from the Heart”.