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Catholic sector backs decision to delay Aged Care Act
Catholic Health Australia has welcomed the Albanese Government’s decision to delay the implementation of the Aged Care Act until November 1, to ensure providers and clients have sufficient time to transition to the new Support at Home program.
God wants to help people discover their worth, dignity: Pope Leo
God loves every person and wants to help everyone discover their inherent value and dignity, especially those who feel unworthy or unappreciated, Pope Leo XIV said. Source: CNS.
Archbishop Fisher says resurgence of Catholic faith underway
Sydney Archbishop Anthony Fisher OP says a “second spring” of Catholic faith is occurring across Sydney and beyond, challenging popular narratives of religious decline. Source: The Catholic Weekly.
Melbourne priest takes on national liturgy role
The Australian Catholic Bishops Conference has appointed Fr Anthony Doran as executive secretary for liturgy. Source: ACBC Media Blog.
Pope’s ‘very fond memories’ of night out in Queensland
It was nearly 20 years ago that the man who is now Pope Leo XIV visited the Augustinian parish in Mareeba, Queensland. Source: The Express.
Students tour cathedral without leaving classroom
A pair of entrepreneurs have created an online video and virtual reality experience that allows users to explore Adelaide’s St Francis Xavier’s Cathedral in minute detail without stepping inside. Source: The Southern Cross.
Pope appeals for peace in first phone conversation with Putin
Russian President Vladimir Putin discussed war and peace in Ukraine in separate phone calls with Pope Leo XIV and US President Donald Trump overnight. Source: OSV News.
US archbishop calls for prayers for victims of antisemitic attack in Colorado
Denver Archbishop Samuel Aquila has called for prayers for the victims of an antisemitic attack in Boulder, Colorado, saying “This type of violence must come to an end, as it only fuels hatred.” Source: Vatican News.
AI study finds some Dead Sea Scrolls older than thought
Researchers trained an artificial intelligence model on carbon-dated Dead Sea Scrolls to predict their age, and found several scrolls were older than previously thought. Source: ABC News.