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Breaking down words helps build students’ ability to read and spell: ACU study
Teaching children how to identify and combine parts of words is an important component of a comprehensive approach to reading and spelling instruction, new Australian Catholic University research shows.
Bishop gives first interview since exile from Nicaragua
As Nicaragua’s Sandinista regime effectively extinguishes civil society groups and religious orders, Bishop Rolando Álvarez of Matagalpa has given his first interview since being exiled to the Vatican 12 months ago. Source: OSV News.
Priests launch movement to impeach Philippines vice president
Ten Catholic priests led a Mass at a historic Catholic shrine to launch a movement to impeach the Philippines’ Vice President, Sara Duterte. Source: The Tablet.
Vatican releases guidelines on ethical and responsible use of AI
To ensure artificial intelligence is developed and used in an ethical, transparent and responsible manner in Vatican City, the city-state governor’s office has released a set of guidelines on AI, which will be followed by new laws and regulations. Source: CNS.
Church leaders in Holy Land welcome Israel-Hamas ceasefire
Church leaders in the Holy Land welcomed the prospect of a ceasefire between Israel and Hamas but noted “the end of the war does not mean the end of the conflict”. Source: The Tablet.
Sling a ‘precautionary measure’ after Pope injures arm in fall
Pope Francis hurt his right arm in a fall at his residence yesterday and wore a sling during meetings and audiences as a “precautionary measure”. Source: CNS.
Human rights report lashes Australia over asylum seekers, youth justice
Australia’s “diabolical” treatment of asylum seekers and youth crime has worsened, a global human rights advocacy body has warned. Source: The Guardian.
Catholic Mission’s interfaith program secures major grant
Catholic Mission’s Interfaith Encounters Program, which enables young people to develop new friendships, celebrate difference, deepen faith, and promote peace and social cohesion, has won a grant from Multicultural NSW’s COMPACT Program.
Tasmania’s Way to St James Cygnet Pilgrimage goes global
Tasmania’s Way to St James Cygnet Pilgrimage saw 160 pilgrims taking part in a walk through the Huon Valley last weekend, with more than 1000 people from 30 nations walking a similar pilgrimage in their own countries. Source: Hobart Archdiocese.