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Faiths unite to call for clean energy
Religious leaders, parishioners and climate action enthusiasts from Catholic, Muslim, Jewish, Buddhist, Anglican, Uniting Church and other faith communities united yesterday in the name of clean energy. Source: The Southern Cross.
Vatican to hold press conference on ‘spiritual experience’ of Medjugorje
Cardinal Víctor Fernández, prefect of the Dicastery for the Doctrine of the Faith, will tomorrow lead a Vatican press conference on the “spiritual experience” of Medjugorje. Source: CNA.
Church body demands justice for victims of Easter Sunday bombings
A Church body has urged candidates in Sri Lanka’s presidential election to ensure justice for victims of the 2019 Easter Sunday attacks. Source: UCA News.
Texas church offers ongoing community support after 2022 mass shooting
A Catholic church in Uvalde, Texas, has opened a new, onsite counselling facility to provide ongoing community healing and support following the 2022 mass shooting at a primary school. Source: OSV News.
Second synod session to open with penitential liturgy
The second session of the Synod of Bishops on Synodality, set to bring 368 bishops, priests, religious and laypeople to the Vatican, will begin by asking forgiveness for various sins on behalf of all the baptised. Source: CNS.
Australian delegation travelled to PNG for Pope’s visit
Leaders of religious institutes, bishops and Catholic Religious Australia’s executive director formed the Australian delegation that went to Papua New Guinea for Pope Francis’ apostolic visit.
Tech companies undermine social media ban on teenagers
Prime Minister Anthony Albanese’s pre-election pledge to ban teenagers from social media is being undermined by tech companies refusing to enforce adequate verification barriers and delays in government trials to shield children from digital harms. Source: The Australian.
Season of Creation ‘a time to see with new eyes and listen with new ears’
More than 145 representatives from dioceses, parishes and schools across Australia participated in a three-day “Season of Creation Convocation”, which ended on Saturday. Source: Catholic Earthcare.
Students at Catholic school to learn remotely one day a week
A Catholic secondary school in New South Wales will permanently adopt a flexible timetable that allows senior students to learn remotely one day a week following a year-long trial. Source: ABC News.