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Labor forced to split legislation on hate speech and guns
The Albanese Government has been forced into a major backdown in its response to the Bondi attack, declaring it will now split its legislation in two and bring separate bills for gun laws and hate speech. Source: Sydney Morning Herald.
National day of mourning details released
Prime Minister Anthony Albanese has unveiled further details of the national day of mourning for the victims of the Bondi terrorist attack, to be held on Thursday. Source: ABC News.
Chasing approval a substitute for happiness: Pope
Approval, public consensus and visibility are often given undue importance in modern society, shaping how people think, behave and even understand themselves, Pope Leo XIV said yesterday. Source: OSV News.
Call for more palliative care as VAD rate rises sharply
More than 250 South Australians chose to end their life through euthanasia last financial year – a 150 per cent increase since it was legalised three years ago. Source: The Advertiser.
Catholic student’s vision to bring eye care to the homeless
A Notre Dame University medical student is helping restore vision and dignity to people experiencing homelessness across Sydney by providing free and accessible eye care through his mobile eye clinic, Eyes of Hope.
Archdiocese launches program to digitise historic treasures
From pre-Vatican II vestments to handwritten sacramental registers, Canberra-Goulburn Archdiocese’s archives are home to an extraordinary collection of historic treasures. Source: Catholic Voice.
Cardinal expresses concern over ‘endless tragedy’ in Iran
Vatican Secretary of State Cardinal Pietro Parolin has lamented the killing of protesters in Iran and expressed his hope that the uncertainty in Venezuela will evolve into stability, economic recovery, and democracy. Source: Vatican News.
Iconic Ukrainian church returned to Catholic community
After decades of legal disputes, Ukraine’s Catholic community has received the right to use Kyiv’s historic St Nicholas Church for the next 50 years, under an agreement signed with the state. Source: Catholic Review.
Pope to travel to Angola in 2026, nuncio says
Pope Leo XIV will travel to Angola in 2026, the Vatican’s ambassador to the southern African nation said, adding yet another destination to the still-emerging slate of papal travel plans for the year. Source: NCR Online.