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Discovery in church yard a reminder of Rottnest’s grim past
A pile of bones uncovered in the yard of a Catholic church on Rottnest Island have been revealed to be Indigenous remains, likely associated with the island’s grim past as a detention centre for Aboriginal men and boys. Source: The Australian.
Pope embarks on 10-day visit to Africa
Pope Leo XIV will today set out on a 10-day visit to Africa — his first as pope to this continent – visiting Algeria, Cameroon, Angola and Equatorial Guinea. Source: America Magazine.
Artemis II space mission brought out the best in humanity
The Artemis II space mission was extraordinary for many reasons, and not insignificantly so for the perspectives it gave us, writes Gretchen Crowe. Source: OSV News.
Love more powerful than hatred: Bishops’ Easter messages
In a world marked by war and violence, cost-of-living pressures and discord, the hope of Easter speaks more powerfully into people’s lives than ever, Australia’s Catholic Bishops have said in their Easter messages.
Bishops call for 5 per cent rise in national minimum wage
The Australian Catholic Bishops Conference has argued for a 5 per cent rise in the national minimum wage. Source: ACBC Media Blog.
Vatican Secretary of State says war on Iran not a just warÂ
Cardinal Pietro Parolin, the Vatican Secretary of State, said yesterday that the US-Israel war on Iran does not meet the Catholic Church’s criteria for a just war. Source: EWTN News.
Labor rushes through changes to ban ahead of High Court challenge
The Albanese Government has quietly rushed through last-minute changes to its world-first social media ban as the first major legal test looms. Source: News.com.au.
Archbishop Comensoli welcomes report on Melbourne Archdiocese
Melbourne Archbishop Peter A Comensoli has praised and thanked the clergy, parishes and personnel for their commitment to safeguarding, following the recent audit undertaken by Australian Catholic Safeguarding Ltd.
Edmund Rice students gather online for global meeting
More than 300 students from around the world gathered online this week for the Student Leaders Global Dialogues, hosted by Edmund Rice Education Australia.