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Pope greets crowd in Rome before discharge from hospital
Pope Francis made his first public appearance in five weeks yesterday, coming to a balcony of Rome’s Gemelli Hospital to wave and give a blessing to believers who had gathered below. Source: Crux.
Social service leaders discuss urgent need for funding
Catholic Social Services Australia’s National Conference gathered more than 130 social service leaders to discuss the urgent need for sustainable funding and explore how Catholic Social Teaching can guide a more just and compassionate society.
Chaldean Diocese begins assembly process
The St Thomas the Apostle Chaldean Diocese in Australia and New Zealand has begun a five-month “diocesan assembly” process. Source: ACBC Media Blog.
Primary school education reaches new heights
St Aloysius College in Adelaide has announced a new $34 million home for its primary school in the heart of the city, complete with a rooftop play space and garden. Source: The Southern Cross.
Sydney priest adopted into ‘very exclusive club’
Catholic Institute of Sydney lecturer Fr Luca Infantino has become the fifth Australian to earn a doctorate in Sacred Scripture from the Pontifical Biblical Institute in Rome, known as the Biblicum. Source: The Catholic Weekly.
Young people open their eyes to reconciliation
Young people are discovering the healing ministry of the Church as the organisers of Brisbane’s “Reco Rally” prepare for large numbers at the praise, worship and reconciliation event this week. Source: The Catholic Leader.
Rise of AI creates ‘second front’ in war against child exploitation
The Church needs to expand its safeguarding efforts to include the new threats and opportunities posed by artificial intelligence, top organisers of a Vatican conference said. Source: CNS.
Ukraine war confirms humanity can ‘rely only on God’
The apostolic nuncio to Ukraine says said that recent events regarding Ukraine have shown that the only true weapon that can bring peace is prayer. Source: OSV News.
Manga comics to reveal Japan’s ‘hidden Christians’ to the world
A Japanese artist has announced plans to present the history of Japan’s “hidden Christians” to younger generations through popular manga cartoons. Source: UCA News.