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Vatican approves Marian devotion in Slovakia but doesn’t recognise apparitions
The Vatican’s doctrinal office has granted a nihil obstat to a Marian devotion related to alleged apparitions of the Virgin Mary in Slovakia. Source: CNA.
Plans to turn Pope Leo’s boyhood home in Chicago into historic site
The Village of Dolton, a Chicago suburb, has bought Pope Leo XIV’s childhood home for $US375,000 ($570,000). Source: Catholic Review.
Albanese says Labor to release new strategy to combat antisemitism
Prime Minister Anthony Albanese has flagged his Government will soon release its strategy to combat hate, as he defended Labor’s record of responding to the rise in antisemitism attacks on Australia’s Jewish community. Source: News.com.au.
New commission begins preparations for Adelaide Synod
A newly formed preparatory commission has met for the first time to lay the groundwork for Adelaide Archdiocese’s 2026 Synod. Source: The Southern Cross.
Pro-life advocates back move to ban sex-selective abortions in NSW
Pro-life advocates have welcomed a move to ban sex-selective abortion in New South Wales, following new research indicating the practice is used to preference boys. Source: The Catholic Weekly.
Ugandan church built with money raised by Parramatta parish
A new Catholic church has been built in Uganda with money donated by the Winston Hills parish in the Parramatta Diocese. Source: Catholic Outlook.
Church leaders to explore legal and pastoral issues facing Church
Canon law experts, theologians, clergy and lay professionals will gather in Adelaide in September to discuss key legal and pastoral issues facing the Church in Australia and beyond. Source: Canon Law Society of Australia and New Zealand.
AMA calls for clampdown on social media contest glamourising poker machines
The peak body for Australian doctors has urged politicians and social media companies to restrict “shocking” content of influencers allegedly glamourising poker machines on social media. Source: The Guardian.
Electric popemobiles to go on the road with Pope Leo
Pope Leo XIV has been given two electric popemobiles that will accompany him on his international travels. Source: CNA.