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Catholics angered by Trump’s AI image
United States President Donald Trump posted an AI-generated image depicting himself as pope just days after making a comment to reporters that he would like to become the next pope. Source: OSV News.
Diplomatic challenge for Vatican as China ‘elects’ two bishops
Despite the Church being in a period of interregnum between the reign of popes, Chinese authorities have made moves to assert the Church in China’s autonomy from Rome by unilaterally “electing” two bishops. Source: National Catholic Register.
Catholic priest recounts Holy Week massacres in Nigeria
In the aftermath of Holy Week massacres in Nigeria’s Plateau and Benue states, which reportedly left more than 170 people dead, a priest has shared first-hand testimony of the deadly attacks. Source: CNA.
Leaders hit key marginal seats in final day of campaigning
Prime Minister Anthony Albanese and Opposition Leader Peter Dutton are leaving nothing to chance as they fight for votes on the final day of campaigning ahead of tomorrow’s election. Source: The Australian.
Cardinal warns of cruelty hidden behind ‘elegant speeches’ about poor
As the Church’s cardinals prepare to elect a new pope, they must be wary of “elegant speeches” that hide a subtle cruelty toward the poor and vulnerable, the Vatican’s former doctrinal chief said. Source: CNS.
Full-time workers hit by ‘worst ever’ housing crisis
Thousands of Australian renters are struggling to afford housing, a new Anglicare Australia study shows. Source: Canberra Times.
Vietnamese Catholics mark 50th anniversary of fall of Saigon
Manh vividly remembers the boat journey out of Vietnam. He was just 11 years old when he and his sister, under the protection of aunts and uncles, set out from a port near Saigon. Source: Melbourne Catholic.
Conference to examine Christian understanding of disability
Disability advocates and Church theologians will lead a conference to rethink practical Christian understandings of disability and limitation and what they might tell us about being human. Source: ACU.
Audit finds Sisters of Our Lady of the Missions 100 per cent vigilant
A safeguarding review of the Sisters of Our Lady of the Missions has found the National Catholic Safeguarding Standards are being implemented. Source: ACSL.