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Christian leaders call for end to anti-Semitic attacks
Sydney’s Christian leaders have declared Israel’s military response to Hamas cannot be used to justify the explosion in anti-Semitism in Australia, and the ceasefire must put an end to a recent wave of anti-Jewish hate crimes. Source: The Australian.
Bishop-elect says coming to Australia was ‘like being born anew’
Bunbury Bishop-elect Fr George Kolodziej SDS says coming to Australia as a 25-year-old priest was like being born anew — a new language, culture, mentality, and the need for a fresh approach to his ministry. Source: The Record.
Pope thanks mediators who brokered Gaza ceasefire
Pope Francis has thanked the mediators who brokered the latest ceasefire deal in Gaza, which came into effect yesterday. Source: CNA.
Education a crucial lifeline for migrants and refugees
For refugees and those displaced by violence or war, education is a lifeline that brings stability and creates a better world, writes Fr Andrew Hamilton SJ. Source: Australian Jesuits.
Vinnies social housing project gets go ahead after successful mediation
Work will start soon on a St Vincent de Paul Society social housing project for vulnerable older women in North Hobart after the design was amended through an appeals process. Source: The Mercury.
Breaking down words helps build students’ ability to read and spell: ACU study
Teaching children how to identify and combine parts of words is an important component of a comprehensive approach to reading and spelling instruction, new Australian Catholic University research shows.
Priests launch movement to impeach Philippines vice president
Ten Catholic priests led a Mass at a historic Catholic shrine to launch a movement to impeach the Philippines’ Vice President, Sara Duterte. Source: The Tablet.
Bishop gives first interview since exile from Nicaragua
As Nicaragua’s Sandinista regime effectively extinguishes civil society groups and religious orders, Bishop Rolando Álvarez of Matagalpa has given his first interview since being exiled to the Vatican 12 months ago. Source: OSV News.
Vatican releases guidelines on ethical and responsible use of AI
To ensure artificial intelligence is developed and used in an ethical, transparent and responsible manner in Vatican City, the city-state governor’s office has released a set of guidelines on AI, which will be followed by new laws and regulations. Source: CNS.