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British archbishop condemns rising antisemitism in UK
A British archbishop who leads on dialogue with other faiths has condemned rising antisemitism as the likelihood of a terrorist attack in the United Kingdom was raised from “substantial” to “severe”. Source: The Tablet.
New York Archdiocese proposes abuse claims settlement
The Archdiocese of New York has proposed a $US800 million ($A1.1 billion) settlement to resolve some 1,300 abuse claims involving clergy and staff brought under lookback laws in that state. Source: OSV News.
Popemobile hits the road for 13-city tour of US
Even though Pope Leo XIV is not visiting the United States this year, the popemobile is. Source: CNS.
Employers and governments urged to give young people a fair go
Australians have been urged to use today’s Feast of St Joseph the Worker to reflect on young peoples’ struggle for secure work. Source: ACBC Media Blog.
Pope grants ecclesiastical communion to new Chaldean Patriarch
Pope Leo XIV has granted ecclesiastical communion to the new patriarch of Baghdad of the Chaldeans, His Beatitude Mar Paul III Nona. Source: EWTN News.
Inquiry calls for gun buyback scheme and improved security
Authorities could not have prevented the Bondi Beach terror attack, but there are major improvements that should be made to Australia’s counter-terrorism capability, a royal commission into antisemitism has found. Source: 9news.com.au.
Pope urges Catholics to pray that everyone might have food
Pope Leo XIV has urged Catholics across the globe to join him this May in praying that everyone might have food. Source: Vatican News.
CSSA’s ‘profound sorrow’ over child’s death in Alice Springs
Catholic Social Services Australia has expressed “profound sorrow and heartache” at the death of Kumanjayi Little Baby in Alice Springs, and called for a renewed commitment to dignity and justice.
Preaching school helps Catholics find the words to express the Word
The Catholic Church is rich in faith, prayer and ritual. But, as Sr Maeve Louise Heaney VDMF sees it, many Catholics need help finding the words to express that faith. Source: Melbourne Catholic.