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Suicide now leading cause of death for young people
Nearly one in five young Australians have experienced suicidal distress in the past 12 months in what is being described as a “problematic trend” that has laid bare the rise of a group of people with a distinct lack of hope for the future. Source: The Australian.
Pray for families in crisis: Pope
In his prayer intention for March, Pope Francis invites everyone to pray for “families in crisis”, as he acknowledges that no family is perfect, but that in forgiving family members, peace can be rediscovered. Source: Vatican News.
Vatican conference explores impact of AI on justice and democracy
A high-level gathering of judges, legal scholars, and artificial intelligence experts convened in Vatican City this week to explore the impact of AI on justice, democracy, and human dignity. Source: CNA.
Bishop demands Indian state acts to end wild animal attacks
A Catholic bishop in Kerala state in southern India has accused its communist-led government of inaction after 12 people, including Christians, were killed in wild animal attacks in the past two months. Source: UCA News.
Vatican says Pope alert and off ventilator
Pope Francis is in a stable condition and was temporarily taken off mechanical ventilation following two episodes of acute respiratory failure on Monday, the Vatican said overnight. Source: NCR Online.
Voice of women critical for Church’s future
International Women’s Day on March 8 is a time to take action to ensure women’s safety, inclusion and leadership. Source: ACBC Media Blog.
Australian Catholics set to ‘Unite Against Poverty’
Caritas Australia’s annual Lenten fundraising and awareness appeal, Project Compassion, begins today with 1700 schools and 1200 parishes set to “Unite Against Poverty”.
Catholic Schools NSW welcomes new funding deal
Catholic Schools NSW has welcomed the announcement by the New South Wales and Commonwealth governments that provides clarity and certainty on school funding for government schools in the state.
New Church-owned company ‘demonstrating the power of collaboration’
A new initiative from the Sandhurst Diocese is changing the way Catholic entities across Australia manage their risk and insurance needs.