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Christian leaders ‘Celebrate Jesus’ in prayer and solidarity
More than 1000 Christians from across denominations and traditions gathered at the Hurstville Entertainment Centre in Sydney for the “Celebrate Jesus – Together in Unity” event hosted by the Christian Alliance Council of NSW. Source: The Catholic Weekly.
Students to give their views on future direction of the Church
Working out how to collect the thoughts of tens of thousands of students on the future direction of the Church in South Australia was at the fore of a meeting of Catholic Education South Australia principals. Source: The Southern Cross.
‘Suffering is immense’: Caritas appeals for more aid to Sudan
Caritas Australia is calling on the international community to stand in solidarity with the people of Sudan, as escalating violence in El Fasher and across the country pushes millions further into crisis.
Venice built temporary bridge to island cemetery for All Souls Day
The city of Venice revived a long-dormant tradition of constructing a temporary bridge to San Michele island cemetery to allow people to pay their respects to the dead on All Souls Day. Source: Crux.
Church leaders in Mexico demand action after mayor murdered
The Mexican bishops’ conference has condemned the murder of a mayor, who was assassinated after pleading for federal assistance in combating drug cartels – which extort avocado growers in his municipality in western Michoacán state. Source: OSV News.
Use technology but don’t let technology use you: Pope
While calling artificial intelligence a great novelty – “one of the rerum novarum, or ‘new things’, of our time” – Pope Leo XIV urged students to “not let technology use you”. Source: Crux.
Catholic sector welcomes start of Aged Care Act
Catholic Health Australia has welcomed the commencement of the new Aged Care Act this Saturday, describing it as a historic reform that will help deliver quality care to older Australians.
Victoria’s lower house passes major reforms to assisted dying
Major reforms to Victoria’s voluntary assisted dying laws – which would allow doctors to openly discuss the end-of-life option with terminally ill patients – have passed Parliament’s lower house. Source: Herald Sun.
Caritas Ukraine workers stay resilient ‘by living our mission’
Caritas Ukraine president Tetiana Stawnychy has met with Caritas Australia donors and staff, sharing firsthand insights into the organisation’s evolving humanitarian response amid the protracted war in Ukraine.