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Mosque shooting an ‘attack on human dignity’: Bishop
San Diego Bishop Michael Pham says Catholics stand united in solidarity and prayer with the Muslim community after a deadly shooting at a mosque complex on Monday killed three adults, including a security guard. Source: OSV News.
Alarming spike in death penalty use
The number of executions around the globe in 2025 surged to the highest recorded figure in 44 years, a new Amnesty International report said. Source: Catholic Review.
Police recover stolen skull of Czech Republic saint
The stolen skull of one of the Czech Republic’s most beloved saints has been found, police announced. Source: OSV News.
Pope explores AI and dignity in first encyclical
Pope Leo XIV’s first encyclical, Magnifica Humanitas, will be published on May 25, addressing artificial intelligence and the protection of human dignity. Source: OSV News.
Aged care price cap deferral welcomed
The Albanese Government’s decision to defer price caps for the Support at Home aged care program protects older Australians from unintended consequences, Catholic Health Australia said.
Minister backs careful use of automated systems in NDIS
Health Minister Mark Butler has defended the increased use of automated decision-making in the National Disability Insurance Scheme, declaring that automation will play a growing role in administering social programs nationwide. Source: The Australian.
Co-ed shift draws families to Catholic schools
Families with children at three Brisbane Catholic schools are being supported as major changes get underway to keep up with the evolving educational landscape in Queensland. Source: The Catholic Leader.
ACU honours childhood disability researcher
Parent advocate Rose Babic has received Australian Catholic University’s highest honour for her work empowering caregivers of children with disabilities.
Private colleges blocked from offering new courses
Australia has temporarily blocked private colleges and training organisations from applying to offer new courses to international students as part of a crackdown on abuse in the student visa system. Source: ABC News.