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Bishops

Archbishop-elect ‘coming to serve, coming to love the people’ of Hobart

Archbishop-elect Anthony Ireland says he is looking forward to arriving in Tasmania and taking up his new role as the Archbishop of Hobart. Source: Hobart Archdiocese.

Employment Politics

Labor to legislate pay protection for 2.6 million workers

Workers who rely on award wages would have their rights to penalty rates and overtime pay protected under one of the first pieces of legislation to be introduced to the new federal Parliament. Source: The Guardian.

Books Safeguarding

Child protection expert calls for rating system for YA books

Novels popular with young readers often feature harmful themes including violence and misogyny, according to new research, sparking calls for an industry-wide book rating classification system, content warnings, and a parental awareness campaign. Source: ACU.

In The Dioceses

First Nigerian Mass celebrated in South Australia

A new chapter was written in South Australia’s religious and cultural history as the Igbo Catholic faithful gathered for Mass in their own language for the first time. Source: The Southern Cross. 

Faith Journey

‘Date night’ helps adults renew – or begin – their spiritual journey

For adults in their 20s to 40s exploring faith or beginning their spiritual journey, Parramatta Diocese’s The FaithFeed offers a warm and welcoming place to start. Source: Catholic Outlook.

Mary Vocations

Study highlights significance of devotion to Mary

Devotion to Mary is a significant factor in discerning and sustaining the call to priestly and religious life, according to a new study. Source: Catholic Review.

Middle East

Christians in Syria hit by new wave of sectarian violence 

As alarming sectarian violence swept through Syria in the third week of July, Christian communities in the region experienced a new wave of persecution. Source: OSV News.

Immigration Southeast Asia

Filipino cardinals denounce discrimination against migrants

Filipino cardinals Luis Antonio Tagle and Pablo Virgilio David have criticised discrimination against migrants in separate speeches at a Catholic forum in Manila. Source: Crux.

Middle East Pope Leo XIV

Three dead, nine injured after Israeli tank fires on Gaza church

Pope Leo XIV has renewed his call for an immediate ceasefire and said he was “deeply saddened to learn of the loss of life and injury” after a tank fired on the only Catholic church in Gaza yesterday, killing three people. Source: The Tablet.