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Dialogue and respect could help end Middle East conflicts: Pope
At the end of his first foreign trip as Pope, which focused on dialogue, Pope Leo XIV said the examples of friendship and respect he had witnessed could serve as a helpful model for others. Source: CNS.
Catholic sector urges Government to change system
Catholic Health Australia has urged the Albanese Government to shift residential aged care from a “rationed model” to a “demand-driven system”. Source: The Weekly Source.
Wells dismisses YouTube criticism of ban as ‘outright weird’
Concerns raised by YouTube that Australia’s social media ban for children will leave them “less safe”, thereby undermining the intent of the world-first restrictions, have been dismissed by Communications Minister Anika Wells as “outright weird”. Source: The Australian.
Mercy Health joins Call to promote ‘algorethics’
Mercy Health has joined global tech leaders and public and private institutions worldwide in endorsing the Vatican’s ethical approach to artificial intelligence as the first Australian health and aged care provider to sign the Rome Call for AI Ethics.
Mary MacKillop Today appoints new chair
Mary MacKillop Today has appointed Hilary Johnston-Croke as the new chair of its board, following the conclusion of Kieran Gleeson’s tenure.
Christmas cards that will change people’s lives
Three Catholic charities are encouraging people to share God’s love this Advent by sending Christmas cards that provide help to those in need around the world. Source: Melbourne Catholic.
Religious leaders warn Russia will attack Europe if not halted
As Russian attacks on Ukrainian civilians accompany US-brokered peace talks that have not produced a breakthrough, Ukraine’s religious leaders warn that failure to halt Russia and hold it accountable will expand the war to Europe. Source: OSV News.
Pope’s childhood home officially designated as historic landmark
Months after purchasing the childhood home of Pope Leo XIV, the village of Dolton, Illinois, has designated it as an official historic landmark. Source: CBS News.
Police suspect Croatian nun who reported being attacked stabbed herself
Police in Croatia’s capital city of Zagreb suspect that a nun stabbed herself and then falsely reported that she had been attacked. Source: CNA.