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Pope’s visit turns ‘dock of shame’ into ‘dock of hope’
Pope Leo XIV called for an “examination of conscience” on migration during a visit to the port of Arguineguín in Spain’s Canary Islands, a site that became a symbol of the collapse of migration management in 2020. Source: EWTN News.
State, territory disability ministers warn against NDIS changes
State and territory disability ministers have accused the Albanese Government of pushing on with National Disability Insurance Scheme reform that does not align with previous agreements, warning the pace of change risks the safety of people with disability. Source: ABC News.
Young teens at risk after just one year of social media use
Children aged 12 to 13 are the most at risk of mental health issues from heavy use of social media and show a worrying decline in their psychological wellbeing after just one year. Source: The Age.
Pope blesses and inaugurates new tower of Sagrada Familia
On his second day in Barcelona, Pope Leo XIV blessed and inaugurated a recently completed tower on the city’s renowned Sagrada Familia basilica, which is now the tallest church in the world. Source: Crux.
Labor considers tax exemptions after warning from religious groups
The Albanese Government is considering an exemption for discretionary trusts that would allow them to make donations to charities before paying the new 30 per cent tax on distribution income. Source: The Australian.
Archbishop Balvo farewelled as Apostolic Nuncio
A farewell Mass at St Christopher’s Cathedral in Canberra on Sunday celebrated both Archbishop Charles Balvo’s retirement as apostolic nuncio and the 50th anniversary of his ordination as a priest. Source: Catholic Voice.
Adelaide Archdiocese ‘successfully embedding culture of safeguarding’
Adelaide Archdiocese has received a strong independent assessment of its safeguarding practices from Australian Catholic Safeguarding Ltd.
Gaza’s water crisis reaches breaking point
Caritas Jerusalem has warned Gaza’s water crisis has reached a critical breaking point, with families struggling to access safe water amid ongoing conflict, displacement and infrastructure collapse. Source: Caritas Australia.
Program sparks renewal of evangelisation in Catholic schools
Australian Catholic University’s preeminent formation program for Catholic educators and education leaders is inspiring an evangelisation renewal in schools worldwide.