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SSPX pushes ahead with consecration of bishops
The Society of St Pius X announced the names of four priests to be consecrated as bishops on July 1 without the permission of Pope Leo XIV and despite warnings that it would be “a schismatic act”. Source: EWTN News.
Humanitarian needs ‘immense’ in Somalia: Bishop
Somalia is once again approaching the brink of catastrophe, agencies warn as the country is facing one of the world’s most severe humanitarian crises. Source: OSV News.
World Cup is opportunity for encounter but has risks
Ahead of the FIFA World Cup next month, the Church in Mexico is concerned that an influx of tourists could lead to an increase in human trafficking, exploitation and violence. Source: Catholic World Report.
Pope urges ‘responsible care for the human family’ in the face of AI
Magnifica Humanitas, Pope Leo XIV’s encyclical on artificial intelligence, underlines the need to safeguard human dignity as it is “threatened by new forms of dehumanisation”. Source: OSV News.
Bishops encourage study of Pope Leo XIV’s first encyclical
The Australian Catholic Bishops Conference has encouraged the faithful to read Magnifica Humanitas and consider ways in which Pope Leo’s encyclical can be applied locally. Source: ACBC Media Blog.
Coalition confirms support for religious freedom in schools
The Coalition is defending religious freedom in schools and pinning soaring private school fees on the Albanese Government’s inflationary public spending. Source: The Australian.
Albanese pushes ahead with tax changes amid backlash
Prime Minister Anthony Albanese will present controversial changes to negative gearing and capital gains tax to Parliament on Thursday, pushing for speedy passage of the plans while flagging possible carve-outs for businesses beyond the startup sector. Source: The Guardian.
Conference president returns to the wellspring of his youth to open campus
Perth Archbishop Timothy Costelloe was welcomed back to Salesian College Chadstone in Melbourne, where he was once a former student, teacher and rector. Source: The Record.
Helping homeless in Brisbane puts spring in Roby’s step on Alice trek
Roby Curtis is walking from Brisbane to Alice Springs in the spiritual footsteps of his hero, St John Paul II. Source: The Catholic Leader.