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Artificial Intelligence Pope Francis

Pope calls for urgent political action over AI

Political action is needed “urgently” to develop a moral and ethical framework to regulate the use of artificial intelligence, Pope Francis warned on Friday. Source: The Tablet.

Synodality

Theologians evaluate Synod reports at Rome meeting

A group of 20 theologians concluded an evaluation of 107 synod reports from national bishops conferences and Eastern Catholic Churches following nearly two weeks of meetings in Rome. Source: CNA.

Arts and Entertainment Pope Francis

Why did the Pope cross the road? To host 100 comedians

As they waited for Pope Francis to arrive at the Clementine Hall in the Vatican Apostolic Palace for an early morning audience, late-night comedy stars looked at each other and thought, “something’s wrong”. Source: CNS.

United States

US bishops’ canonical committee to analyse case of transgender hermit

United States Catholic bishops have asked for guidance from their episcopal conference following the public disclosure of transgenderism by a Lexington diocesan hermit. Source: OSV News.

Pope Francis Poverty

Christians are called to be friends of the poor: Pope

Ahead of the eighth World Day of the Poor, Pope Francis has urged Christians around the world to share in the suffering of the poor and to commune with them through the act of prayer. Source: CNA.

Health

Catholic hospital operator welcomes urgent review of health system

One of Australia’s largest Catholic hospital operators, St John of God, has warned the country’s public health system risks being overwhelmed if private providers are not put on a more sustainable footing. Source: Australian Financial Review.

Education

Teaching kids to read using phonics ‘a win’ for Victorian students  

Australian Catholic University has welcomed the Victorian Government’s commitment to an explicit teaching and learning approach, including structured phonics, in classrooms.

United Nations

UN says number of people forcibly displaced is 120 million and rising

A staggering total of 120 million people are living forcibly displaced by war, violence and persecution, the United Nations has said, branding the increasing number a “terrible indictment on the state of the world”. Source: SBS News.

HIgher Education Pacific

From student chairs to the Tongan throne

A University of Notre Dame staff member’s giving nature and the reach of social media have combined to create a rich and rewarding connection between Notre Dame, a Tongan school and Tongan royalty.