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HIgher Education

Australian Catholic University to host world-renowned philosopher

Australian Catholic University will host Fulbright Specialist in philosophy Costica Bradatan for a month-long exploration of the public humanities.

Bishops

Puzzles puzzle solved

What to do with 45 completed jigsaw puzzles? Hobart Archbishop Emeritus Adrian Doyle decided to donate the puzzles that kept him busy during the Covid period to Catholic schools. Source: Hobart Archdiocese.

Memorial United States

Bishops offer Masses and reflections on 9/11 anniversary 

As the United States today marks the 25th anniversary of the 9/11 terrorist attacks, US Catholic bishops are offering Masses, prayers and reflections – while also stressing the need to seek peace amid a fractured global landscape. Source: OSV News.

Bishops Pope Leo XIV

No bishop walks alone: Pope

Everyone needs to feel there is room for them in their bishop’s heart, Pope Leo XIV said yesterday. Source: OSV News.

Film Review

Tender drama examines the philosophy of care

In “All of a Sudden”, a nursing home manager’s friendship with a terminally-ill theatre director deepens her commitment to her residents’ dignity. Source: Australian Catholics.

Human Dignity Pope Leo XIV

Human dignity is a gift worth defending: Pope

Pope Leo XIV dedicated his General Audience yesterday to the dignity of the human person, urging Christians to defend it in every circumstance with “the light and strength of the Gospel”. Source: Vatican News.

Immigration Politics

Labor, Coalition hold talks on migration changes

Prime Minister Anthony Albanese and Opposition Leader Angus Taylor have held talks on migration as Labor seeks a pathway to get its fresh crackdown through the Senate. Source: The Age.

Artificial Intelligence Research

University to explore use of AI for spiritual guidance

The University of Notre Dame Australia has secured a prestigious Australian Research Council Future Fellowship to examine how generative artificial intelligence is reshaping spiritual practice and belief formation in Australia.

Bishops

Archbishop encourages parishes to ‘lean into’ their uniqueness

Brisbane Archbishop Shane Mackinlay sees the Holy Spirit moving in inspiring and encouraging ways across southeast Queensland as he marks his first year since his installation at St Stephen’s Cathedral on September 11. Source: The Catholic Leader.