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First Nations Health

‘Women’s Journey’ model ensuring healthier Indigenous babies

A study has shown a greater number of healthy First Nations babies are being born through a new culturally tailored midwifery program. Source: The Catholic Weekly.

Religious Orders

Sisters discuss their global work with Queen Camilla

Representatives of the International Union of Superiors General travelled to London last week to meet with Queen Camilla to share the impact of their global work, particularly in support of vulnerable women and girls. Source: The Tablet.

Europe Euthanasia

France’s bishops condemn decision to legalise euthanasia

France’s bishops have strongly criticised a “radical choice” made by French lawmakers to legalise euthanasia and assisted dying. Source: OSV News.

Pope Leo XIV Prayer

How Pope Leo chooses his monthly prayer intentions

More than 22 million Catholics across the globe make up a network dedicated to praying daily for the challenges facing humanity and the Church, uniting their prayers with Pope Leo XIV’s monthly intentions. Source: National Catholic Register.

Modern Slavery

Network welcomes tougher modern slavery laws

The Australian Catholic Anti-Slavery Network has welcomed the Albanese Government’s new measures to strengthen compliance with Australia’s Modern Slavery Act.

Charity Opinion

No act of love is ever wasted: Bishop Tarabay

Even the smallest gestures of charity bring hope to those in need, writes Maronite Bishop Antoine-Charbel Tarabay. Source: The Catholic Weekly.

Artificial Intelligence

Experts sign Rome declaration on limits for AI and nuclear arms 

Inspired by Pope Leo XIV’s encyclical Magnifica Humanitas, more than 200 leading academics, innovators and Nobel laureates signed a declaration in Rome calling for responsible artificial intelligence development and the complete elimination of nuclear weapons. Source: EWTN News.

Appointment Religious Orders

Australian layperson appointed to international Augustinian secretariat

Parramatta Diocese’s Rachael Kama has been appointed to the Secretariat for Mission and Volunteering within the Order of St Augustine, a significant international role that will help shape the future of Augustinian mission and volunteer initiatives around the world. Source: Catholic Outlook.

Northern Territory Racism

NT government snubs inquiry into racism against Aboriginal people

A Commonwealth inquiry into racism against Aboriginal people has heard allegations of systemic racism within Northern Territory courts, hospitals, schools and the general community, as the NT Government faces scathing criticism for snubbing the probe. Source: ABC News.