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ACRATH calls community to anti-slavery prayer pilgrimage
This International Day of Prayer and Awareness Against Human Trafficking, Australian Catholic Religious Against Trafficking in Humans (ACRATH) is inviting people to join a global movement of prayer, reflection and action. Source: Melbourne Catholic.
Preschool for three-year-olds get kids off to a flying start
The start of the new school year marks an exciting milestone for Catholic Education South Australia, with six schools welcoming their youngest learners through the rollout of a preschool program for three-year-olds.
Ukraine prelate says faith endures four years after invasion
Nearly four years after Russia launched its full-scale invasion of Ukraine, faith remains central to Ukraine’s endurance, the country’s prelate says. Source: NCR Online.
Norwegian Trappist to preach papal Lenten retreat
Pope Leo XIV has chosen Norwegian Trappist Bishop Erik Varden to preach the first papal Lenten retreat of his pontificate with the Roman Curia later this month. Source: OSV News.
Cop takes on AI judge in sci-fi thriller
Set in the near future, “Mercy” paints a grim vision of the use and influence of artificial intelligence in society. Source: Australian Catholics.
Catholic sector calls for Defence land sales to address affordable housing shortage
Catholic Social Services Australia chief executive Jerry Nockles says the Albanese Government’s decision to divest Defence land presents an opportunity to advance safe, accessible and affordable housing for Australians in need.
ABS data finds living costs rise for all but some hit harder
Cost-of-living pressures are being felt by all households but some are being hit harder than others, according to the Australian Bureau of Statistics. Source: ABC News.
Catholic agency calls for tougher penalties for non-compliers
The Catholic agency providing remediation to victims of modern slavery has called for penalties against organisations that fail to comply with Australia’s Modern Slavery Act. Source: ACAN.
Bible not a relic of the past but a living dialogue: Pope
Scripture is meant to speak directly to believers in today’s world, emphasising that the Bible is the word of God expressed through human authors, Pope Leo XIV said during his weekly general audience yesterday. Source: CNS.