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Labor formally abandons misinformation bill
The Albanese Government has formally abandoned proposed laws that would have forced social media companies to police misinformation and outright lies on their platforms. Source: ABC News
Archbishop Fisher condemns anti-Semitic vandalism
Sydney Archbishop Anthony Fisher OP has condemned acts of anti-Semitic vandalism that occurred in Woollahra last week. Source: The Catholic Weekly.
Bishop Harris welcomes news of possible deal on Bali 9 members
Townsville Bishop Timothy Harris has cautiously welcomed news that the surviving Bali Nine members will be repatriated to Australia in a deal with Indonesia. Source: The Guardian.
Australia suffers worst decline in living standards since 1950s
Households are suffering the worst decline in living standards since the 1950s, with the fall in real disposable income eclipsing those of the past four major recessions including the 1970s inflation crisis and the COVID-19 pandemic. Source: The Australian.
Loreto community to celebrate 150 years in Australia
The Loreto community will embark on a year-long celebration in 2025 marking 150 years since Mother Gonzaga Barry and her nine companions arrived in Melbourne, later settling in Ballarat in May 1875. Source: Pathways.
Pope urges young people not to get carried away by illusions
Marking the Solemnity of Christ the King and the close of the liturgical year, Pope Francis presided over Mass in St Peter’s Basilica yesterday, urging young Catholics to reject superficial acclaim and embrace authentic Christian witness. Source: CNA.
Cardinal warns war in Ukraine could spiral out of control
The situation in Ukraine is very “worrisome” and could spiral out of control, said Vatican Secretary of State Cardinal Pietro Parolin. Source: Catholic Review.
El Salvador to try former president for 1989 killing of six Jesuits
A judge in El Salvador has ruled that the country’s former president and 10 others will stand trial for the wartime killing of six Jesuit priests, their housekeeper and her teenage daughter in 1989. Source: NCR Online.
Brown speaks out against UK assisted suicide bill
Former British prime minister Gordon Brown has come out strongly against assisted suicide just a week before a crucial vote in the House of Commons. Source: Catholic Herald.