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Holy See calls on UN members to promote culture of peace in digital era
The Holy See’s Permanent Observer to the United Nations has called on UN-member states to make honest assessments of the effects of digital technology on education, dialogue and the broader pursuit of peace. Source: Vatican News.
Italian priest shoots himself in the foot over rifle blessing
A priest in northern Italy who had announced plans to bless rifles to celebrate the opening of hunting season has been forced to backtrack and apologise after a social media backlash against the idea of appearing to sanctify weapons. Source: Crux.
All of us are God’s nomads, Pope tells Mongolia’s Catholics
Just a month after celebrating a Mass in Portugal for a crowd of more than 1.5 million attendees, Pope Francis yesterday turned his attention to a local church in Mongolia that has fewer than 1500 Catholics in the entire country. Source: NCR Online.
Northern Territory looks to reinstate euthanasia laws
Northern Territory citizens are being encouraged to have their say on euthanasia as the territory looks to reinstate laws struck down by the Commonwealth almost three decades ago. Source: Yahoo News.
Dutton pledges to hold second referendum if Voice vote fails
Opposition Leader Peter Dutton has promised to hold a referendum on constitutional recognition for Indigenous Australians if the Voice is defeated at the ballot box next month and he wins power at the next election. Source: The Age.
Geraldton Diocese working to preserve buildings designed by architect priest
In a town of just 200 people in Western Australia’s grain belt sits a tall, white church that seemingly has more visitors interested in its architecture than worship these days. Source: ABC News.
Campion development ‘significant moment for college and the nation’
Campion College’s long-awaited academic centre and residential halls have been blessed and officially opened for a new generation of students. Source: The Catholic Weekly.
Coalition ramps up opposition to controversial misinformation bill
Opposition communications spokesman David Coleman will today move a motion in Parliament calling on the Albanese Government to shelve its controversial laws to combat online misinformation and disinformation. Source: The Australian.
New Norcia Monastery celebrates organ’s 100th anniversary
New Norcia Benedictine Monastery in Western Australia has celebrated the 100th anniversary of the historic pipe organ in the abbey’s church. Source: The eRecord.