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‘Business as usual’ as ordinariate changes leadership
After more than a decade, the Personal Ordinariate of Our Lady of the Southern Cross will experience a major change in its leadership — and its retiring ordinary has given it his blessing. Source: The Catholic Weekly.
Recovering Pope visits children’s cancer ward ahead of expected release
Pope Francis yesterday visited the children’s cancer ward of Rome’s Gemelli Hospital on the eve of his expected discharge following abdominal surgery, the Vatican said. Source: NCR Online.
Praying for persecuted Christians ‘a natural part of being Catholic’
Praying for persecuted and oppressed Christians around the world should be a natural part of being Catholic, according to Tasmanian Mary-Anne Johnson. Source: Hobart Archdiocese.
Jesuits expel priest accused of abuse
The Superior General of the Jesuits has expelled Fr Marko Rupnik from the order, citing his “stubborn refusal” to obey measures imposed following credible accusations that he spiritually, psychologically or sexually abused some two dozen women and at least one man. Source: OSV News.
AI chatbot offers ‘guidance and wisdom’ based on Jesus’ teachings
“AI Jesus” has entered the chat, and he’s taking questions on everything from break-ups to whether pineapple belongs on pizza, and even the virtues and vices of capitalism. Source: SBS News.
Every picture tells a story
In Sweet As, four troubled teenagers go on a photography safari through Western Australia’s Pilbara region, in a journey of self-discovery and acceptance. Source: Australian Catholics.
Coalition seeks crossbench support for Calvary Senate inquiry
The Coalition is urging the Senate crossbench to “give ACT residents a voice” as it seeks support for a Senate inquiry into the ACT Government’s forced takeover of Calvary Public Hospital Bruce. Source: Canberra Times.
Doctors begin planning Pope’s discharge from hospital
A week after undergoing abdominal surgery, Pope Francis’ recovery is going well enough that his doctors are making plans to discharge him from Rome’s Gemelli Hospital, the Vatican press office said yesterday. Source: NCR Online.
Christian schools fight for the right to a religious education
Christian schools have asked federal politicians to declare their stance on religious education, in a fightback against discrimination reform. Source: The Australian.