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Conference warned of ‘deepfake’ dangers
A top Vatican official warned of the dangers of artificial intelligence at a conference ahead of today’s release of Pope Leo’s first encyclical, Magnifica Humanitas. Source: EWTN News.
Holy See urges UN to ensure civilian protection in war
The Holy See has told the United Nations Security Council there is an urgent need to uphold international humanitarian law and protect civilians, noting increased attacks on religious sites and healthcare workers across the world. Source: Vatican News.
Church leaders urge action to stem spread of Ebola
Religious in the eastern Democratic Republic of the Congo report “agitation and fear” following a deadly outbreak of the Bundibugyo strain of Ebola. Source: The Tablet.
Synod office publishes advice on path to 2028 assembly
The General Secretariat of the Synod has published a new document to guide the “path of implementation of the Synod” through to an ecclesial assembly in October 2028 at the Vatican. Source: EWTN News.
Mater expands its healing presence in Queensland
Mater has opened the doors on a new era for health care with Queensland’s newest public hospital. Source: The Catholic Leader.
Approach to AI should go beyond ethics to a vision of humanity
Pope Leo XIV knows an ethical approach to artificial intelligence is not enough, and he will stress the need to embrace the Christian vision of humanity and creation in his upcoming encyclical, a papal academy said. Source: OSV News.
Rally planned in Sydney ahead of abortion law debate
A pro-life rally will take place outside New South Wales Parliament House next week ahead of an upper house debate on legislation seeking to ban sex-selective abortion in the state. Source: The Catholic Weekly.
Australia joins UN resolution on climate change
Australia has joined 140 other countries in passing a major United Nations resolution backing a landmark legal ruling on climate change, despite efforts by the United States, Russia and Saudi Arabia to sink it. Source: ABC News.
Design award for University of Notre Dame library
The University of Notre Dame Australia’s landmark Fremantle Student Hub project has won a major design award recognising excellence in learning environments across Australia, New Zealand and Asia.