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Queensland religious leaders sound alarm over harassment laws
A coalition of Queensland’s religious leaders says the Miles Government’s proposed overhaul of workplace sexual harassment laws could force faith-based institutions to teach against their beliefs on sexuality and gender. Source: The Australian.
Pope urges Indonesia to fight extremism, foster tolerance
Pope Francis yesterday kicked off his three-day visit to Indonesia, the world’s largest Muslim nation, with a call to fight extremism and to foster interreligious tolerance and social development. Source: Crux.
Grattan Institute report calls for complete ban on gambling ads
Australia has the highest gambling losses in the world, according to a new report that calls on governments to stand up to “vested interests” and implement a complete ban on gambling ads. Source: ABC News.
My word! Language school for religious celebrates 10th anniversary
An English language school established by the Passionist Congregation has celebrated its tenth anniversary. Source: The Southern Cross.
Social media giant says parents should have power to block apps
Social media giant Meta wants Australia to force Google and Apple to build age verification tools into their app stores, giving parents the power to block children under 16 from downloading social media apps. Source: Sydney Morning Herald.
Celebrating 20 years of better health care in Timor Leste
A partnership that began 20 years ago with pathology support has grown into development programs for Timorese health care workers. Source: St John of God Health Care.
Man arrested over fire at historic French church
A man was taken into police custody after a major fire broke out on Monday at the historic Church of the Immaculate Conception in the northern French town of Saint-Omer, causing its bell tower to collapse. Source: Catholic Review.
Four killed in US high school shooting
Two students and two teachers were killed at a Georgia high school on Wednesday in a mass shooting authorities say was committed by a 14-year-old male student at the school. Source: The Guardian.
Children visiting Vatican Gardens learn to appreciate nature
Vatican Museums has introduced a new family-friendly excursion through the papal gardens, an experience designed to teach children how to “contemplate and appreciate nature”. Source: CNA.