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College backs Classical education program
Liberal arts tertiary institute Campion College will offer the Foundations in the Classics Homeschool Program, a new initiative for homeschoolers aged 13–17.
Pope urges free and responsible communication
Communication is something divine with the power to build communities and the Church, Pope Francis told thousands of journalists and people working in media and communication. Source: CNS.
US bishops defend record on immigration
The United States Conference of Catholic Bishops says its long-standing refugee program is a “work of mercy”, after Vice President JD Vance criticised the bishops’ positions on immigration issues. Source: CNA.
Church warns of ‘catastrophe’ in DRC
The secretary general of the Bishops Conference of the Democratic Republic of Congo says the situation in the conflict-hit eastern part of the country is “catastrophic”. Source: Crux.
Indigenous council calls for deep reflection and prayer
The National Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Catholic Council has called for deep reflection and prayer as the nation marks Australia Day 2025.
Churches warn NSW hate speech laws could have unintended consequences
The Anglican and Catholic churches warn a proposal to criminalise hate speech in New South Wales could have unintended consequences of criminalising expressions of doctrine. Source: Sydney Morning Herald.
AI should be used to improve life for everyone: Pope
In a message to global leaders attending the World Economic Forum annual meeting in Davos, Switzerland, Pope Francis said artificial intelligence must ultimately serve humanity and the common good. Source: CNA.
Diocese where attendance at midweek Mass is on the rise
The number of people attending Mass on weekdays is on the rise in many parishes across the Parramatta Diocese in Sydney. Source: Catholic Outlook.
Timor-Leste seminarian inspired by ‘the word of Jesus’
This Jubilee Year, Pope Francis has emphasised that “in the pilgrimage of Christian life, a new beginning is always possible” – words that resonate with Clintino, a seminarian in Timor-Leste. Source: Catholic Mission.