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Coalition backs away from Labor’s hate and gun reforms
Liberals are backing away from a push to tackle antisemitism with stronger racial hatred laws, with some senior figures in the party also voicing freedom of speech concerns. Source: ABC News.
Parish mourns loss of church in Victoria bushfires
Yea–Alexandra parish is mourning the loss of one of its churches, Our Lady of Seven Sorrows Church in Caveat, which was destroyed by the bushfires that have torn through parts of Victoria. Source: Melbourne Catholic.
Make time every day to speak with God: Pope
Pope Leo XIV has urged Christians to set aside time in their daily lives to speak with God in prayer, warned about the harm to one’s relationship with God when this is ignored. Source: CNA.
Groundbreaking ceremony marks beginning of Carmelite monastery
A paddock outside Mathoura, near Deniliquin, in the Wilcannia-Forbes Diocese, became holy ground on the weekend as the first stage of a new Discalced Carmelite monastery was formally set in motion with a historic liturgy. Source: The Catholic Weekly.
Research grant a healthy boost for skilled aged care
Greater compassion and safer, person-centred care for those who need it most is the focus of an Australian Catholic University initiative to build capacity for new aged care workers.
Flock turn to Flocknote to stay connected to Church
Software designed for churches is helping Brisbane parishioners stay in the loop. Source: The Catholic Leader.
Mosaic ready for Basilica of St Paul Outside the Walls
The Vatican Mosaic Studio of the Fabric of Saint Peter has completed the mosaic medallion dedicated to Pope Leo XIV, the Holy See Press Office announced yesterday. Source: Vatican News.
US Catholics support immigrants after fatal ICE shooting
In the days after a United States Immigration and Customs Enforcement agent killed Renee Good in Minneapolis, there has been an upwelling of community prayer and support for people targeted by the government’s immigration crackdown. Source: NCR Online.
Syro-Malabar head concerned by Christian emigration from India
The head of the Syro-Malabar Church expressed concern at the “fall” in India’s Christian population, warning that this weakens the Church’s public presence. Source: The Tablet.