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Artificial Intelligence Pope Francis

AI should be used to improve life for everyone: Pope

In a message to global leaders attending the World Economic Forum annual meeting in Davos, Switzerland, Pope Francis said artificial intelligence must ultimately serve humanity and the common good. Source: CNA.

In The Dioceses Sacraments

Diocese where attendance at midweek Mass is on the rise

The number of people attending Mass on weekdays is on the rise in many parishes across the Parramatta Diocese in Sydney. Source: Catholic Outlook.

Mission

Timor-Leste seminarian inspired by ‘the word of Jesus’

This Jubilee Year, Pope Francis has emphasised that “in the pilgrimage of Christian life, a new beginning is always possible” – words that resonate with Clintino, a seminarian in Timor-Leste. Source: Catholic Mission.

Education

Education experts’ tips for safe and successful school year 

Australian Catholic University education experts have united to provide practical tips and advice to support students, parents, and educators in time for the start of the 2025 school year.

Environment South East Asia

Indonesian archbishop says mining plan an ecological and social threat

A Catholic archbishop in Indonesia is opposing plans to build a geothermal power plant in his diocese. Source: Crux.

Film Review

It’s magic: Beloved children’s book comes to life

Australian children’s author and illustrator Alison Lester’s book Magic Beach has been transformed into a feature-length film. Source: Australian Catholics.

Holiday

No CathNews on Monday

CathNews will not be published on Monday, January 27, due to the Australia Day public holiday.

Politics Religious Freedom

New hate-speech laws could be in force within weeks

Hate speech laws criminalising violent threats against racial or religious groups could be in force within weeks, as Attorney-General Mark Dreyfus rejects claims that the Albanese Government’s policies on Israel have fuelled a surge in anti-Semitism. Source: The Age.

Middle East Pope Francis

‘I called the parish in Gaza. They are happy’: Pope

In his daily phone call to Holy Family Parish in Gaza on Tuesday, Pope Francis said parishioners were “happy” following the ceasefire between Israel and Hamas. Source: Vatican News.