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Government lays down rules for social media age ban
Social media platforms will not be able to rely on users to self-declare their ages under the incoming social media ban for children under 16, and will need to create a layered approach to prevent minors from accessing their apps. Source: News.com.au.
Notre Dame historian offers new insight into the Kennedys
A historian at the University of Notre Dame Australia has scooped her American colleagues with a “micro-history” of the Kennedy family. Source: The Catholic Weekly.
Cardinal brings message of support to Ukrainians in Canada
Cardinal Mykola Bychok’s first sojourn to Canadian soil came with a message of support for families devastated by Russia’s invasion of Ukraine, and a call for continued prayers for peace. Source: The Catholic Register.
Christian martyrs showed love stronger than death: Pope
In situations where “hatred seemed to have permeated every aspect of life”, modern Christian martyrs showed that love is stronger than death, Pope Leo XIV said at an ecumenical prayer service. Source: CNS.
Christendom’s oldest organ pipes sound again after 800 years
After 800 years of silence, the pipes from the oldest organ in Christendom played again at Jerusalem’s Franciscan Monastery of St Saviour, showcasing the unique sound of an 11th-century liturgical chant. Source: Catholic Review.
Humanity has potential to overcome violence and hatred: Pope
Humanity has the potential to overcome the violence and hatred that is increasingly dividing people, Pope Leo XIV said in an excerpt from his first interview as pope. Source: OSV News.
Islamophobia envoy calls for religious discrimination laws
The push to outlaw religious discrimination should be revived and counter-terrorism laws should be reviewed, according to a landmark report by Australia’s first Islamophobia envoy. Source: ABC News.
Government set to announce national response to school bullying
The outcome of the federal Government’s rapid review into bullying is set to be announced soon, with the goal of establishing a national framework for responding to bullying. Source: The Catholic Weekly.
Pope tells new bishops to promptly address abuse claims
Pope Leo XIV told 192 new bishops from around the world that they must respond promptly to allegations of inappropriate or abusive behaviour by priests. Source: CNS.