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Artificial Intelligence Health

Don’t lose sight of human dignity when using technology: Pope

The more fragile a human life is, the greater the responsibility of those charged with caring for it, whether in person or through the use of technology, Pope Leo XIV said this week. Source: CNS.

United States

US bishops elect new USCCB president

Oklahoma City Archbishop Paul Coakley has been elected as the new president of the United States Conference of Bishops. Source: CNA.

North America

Mexican Catholics alarmed at proposal to oversee online religious content

Mexican Catholics have expressed alarm at a proposal to oversee the online expressions of priests and bishops through a reform of the country’s Religious Associations and Public Worship Law. Source: Catholic Review.

Politics Social media

Students back social media ban for under-16s

When Communications Minister Anika Wells visited St Mary MacKillop College, Canberra, yesterday to discuss the upcoming social media ban for Australians under 16, she found many students in favour of the move. Source: Catholic Voice.

Artificial Intelligence Pope Leo XIV

Pope urges Catholic technologists to spread the Gospel with AI

Pope Leo XIV says artificial intelligence should support the Church’s mission of evangelisation, urging Catholic technologists and venture capitalists gathered in Rome to build systems that help spread the Gospel. Source: CNS.

Reflection

Remembrance Day: Their sacrifices remind us that service is costly

Each year we gather on Remembrance Day with solemn hearts to remember those who gave everything. We also pray for the living and those who suffer as a result of service, Deacon Peter Devenish-Meares writes. Source: The Catholic Leader.

HIgher Education

Recruitment by cults ‘widespread’ at university campuses 

Melbourne universities have become hunting grounds for cults and high-control religious groups recruiting new members, with activity on campuses ramping up in recent years, a state inquiry has heard. Source: Herald Sun.

Refugees

Calls for celebration and reform as visa milestone nears

As Australia approaches issuing its one millionth permanent visa through its refugee and humanitarian program, advocates are calling for celebration over the contribution refugees have made to Australia’s national story. Source: SBS News.

Evangelisation Formation

It’s all about Jesus, bishop tells conference

Over two inspiring days in Sydney, the Alpha Catholic Conference ignited the faith of more than 200 Catholics from across Australia, in a celebration of formation, fellowship, and expert guidance. Source: The Catholic Weekly.