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Catholic mums launch website to celebrate mothers
Two Catholic mothers have teamed up to support other mums by launching a new digital initiative that promotes the dignity and beauty of motherhood. Source: The Bridge.
Irish inquiry to investigate abuse at schools run by religious orders
The Irish Government will establish an inquiry into abuse at schools run by religious orders in the country after an initial investigation found there had been 2395 allegations of abuse in 308 schools run by 42 religious orders in the period 1927-2023. Source: The Tablet.
Missing boy spurs Church groups to fight trafficking in Argentina
More than two months after a five-year-old boy went missing in a northeastern Argentina, the Church continues to promote marches to demand his captors release him. Source: OSV News.
Sweet mix of action, comedy and senior citizens
In “Thelma”, a 93-year-old woman duped by a phone scammer sets out on a treacherous quest across the city to reclaim what was taken from her. Source: Australian Catholics.
Queensland religious leaders sound alarm over harassment laws
A coalition of Queensland’s religious leaders says the Miles Government’s proposed overhaul of workplace sexual harassment laws could force faith-based institutions to teach against their beliefs on sexuality and gender. Source: The Australian.
Pope urges Indonesia to fight extremism, foster tolerance
Pope Francis yesterday kicked off his three-day visit to Indonesia, the world’s largest Muslim nation, with a call to fight extremism and to foster interreligious tolerance and social development. Source: Crux.
Grattan Institute report calls for complete ban on gambling ads
Australia has the highest gambling losses in the world, according to a new report that calls on governments to stand up to “vested interests” and implement a complete ban on gambling ads. Source: ABC News.
My word! Language school for religious celebrates 10th anniversary
An English language school established by the Passionist Congregation has celebrated its tenth anniversary. Source: The Southern Cross.
Social media giant says parents should have power to block apps
Social media giant Meta wants Australia to force Google and Apple to build age verification tools into their app stores, giving parents the power to block children under 16 from downloading social media apps. Source: Sydney Morning Herald.