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Master of disappearing craft guided by his faith

In a quiet workshop in Perth’s northern suburbs, 83-year-old Robert Bonolo stands as a master of a nearly extinct craft: antique metal restoration. Source: The eRecord.

Middle East Pope Francis

Latin Patriarch of Jerusalem calls for day of prayer on October 7

The Latin Patriarch of Jerusalem has asked for a day of prayer, fasting and penance on October 7, which will mark one year since the Hamas attack on Israel and the Israel-Hamas war in the Gaza Strip that immediately followed. Source: OSV News.

Europe Vatican

Vatican Secretary of State warns of ‘demographic winter’ in Europe

Vatican’s Secretary of State Cardinal Pietro Parolin has warned of Europe’s looming “demographic winter” due to low birth rates. Source: The Tablet. 

Science

Nuclear engineer says latest research confirms authenticity of Shroud of Turin

For centuries, Christians have attributed a first-century date to the Shroud of Turin. Nuclear engineer Robert Rucker says that his latest research on the shroud verifies that. Source: CNA.

Pope Francis War

Pope urges international community to stop Israel-Hezbollah conflict

Pope Francis has made a heartfelt appeal against the escalation of war in Lebanon, calling the volatile situation “unacceptable” and praying for all who are suffering from war. Source: Vatican News.

Abortion

Pro-life protesters call for ban on later-term abortions

A large crowd gathered at the steps of South Australia’s Parliament House yesterday for a rally in support of a controversial bill to ban later-term abortions. Source: The Advertiser.

Digital Life Politics

Coalition argues misinformation bill goes too far

The Coalition says Labor’s rejigged misinformation bill will “have a chilling effect on political speech”, saying the legislation states the laws will apply to “information about electoral candidates or referendum proposals”. Source: The Australian.

In The Dioceses Religious Orders

How a congregation of Kenyan sisters ended up in Broome

The Assumption Sisters of Eldoret are a young diocesan congregation from western Kenya with a presence in only three places: Kenya, South Sudan – and Broome. Source: The Catholic Weekly.

Education

Students turn themselves into religious education teachers

Parramatta Catholic secondary school students are embracing the chance to celebrate their faith with others, taking on the role of special religious education catechist in state primary schools. Source: Catholic Outlook.