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Middle East

Kuwait’s first church elevated to minor basilica

Kuwait’s Catholics witnessed a historic moment as Cardinal Pietro Parolin, Vatican Secretary of State, presided over Mass at Kuwait’s Our Lady of Arabia Church on Friday as it was raised to a minor basilica. Source: OSV News.

Politics

Labor forced to split legislation on hate speech and guns

The Albanese Government has been forced into a major backdown in its response to the Bondi attack, declaring it will now split its legislation in two and bring separate bills for gun laws and hate speech. Source: Sydney Morning Herald.

Memorial

National day of mourning details released

Prime Minister Anthony Albanese has unveiled further details of the national day of mourning for the victims of the Bondi terrorist attack, to be held on Thursday. Source: ABC News.

Pope Leo XIV

Chasing approval a substitute for happiness: Pope

Approval, public consensus and visibility are often given undue importance in modern society, shaping how people think, behave and even understand themselves, Pope Leo XIV said yesterday. Source: OSV News.

Euthanasia South Australia

Call for more palliative care as VAD rate rises sharply

More than 250 South Australians chose to end their life through euthanasia last financial year – a 150 per cent increase since it was legalised three years ago. Source: The Advertiser.

Health HIgher Education

Catholic student’s vision to bring eye care to the homeless

A Notre Dame University medical student is helping restore vision and dignity to people experiencing homelessness across Sydney by providing free and accessible eye care through his mobile eye clinic, Eyes of Hope.

History In The Dioceses

Archdiocese launches program to digitise historic treasures

From pre-Vatican II vestments to handwritten sacramental registers, Canberra-Goulburn Archdiocese’s archives are home to an extraordinary collection of historic treasures. Source: Catholic Voice.

Vatican

Cardinal expresses concern over ‘endless tragedy’ in Iran

Vatican Secretary of State Cardinal Pietro Parolin has lamented the killing of protesters in Iran and expressed his hope that the uncertainty in Venezuela will evolve into stability, economic recovery, and democracy. Source: Vatican News.

Ukraine

Iconic Ukrainian church returned to Catholic community

After decades of legal disputes, Ukraine’s Catholic community has received the right to use Kyiv’s historic St Nicholas Church for the next 50 years, under an agreement signed with the state. Source: Catholic Review.