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International authority to deliver ACU’s Simone Weil Lecture
Renowned philosopher and Simone Weil expert Rebecca Rozelle-Stone will deliver Australian Catholic University’s 2026 Simone Weil Lecture in Human Value next month.
UK police arrest man over murder of Catholic politician
Police in the United Kingdom have arrested a second suspect in connection with the murder of prominent pro-life Catholic politician Ann Widdecombe, after releasing the man they arrested late last week. Source: Crux.
Northern Ireland launches inquiry into institutions
Northern Ireland has passed legislation to establish an inquiry and redress scheme concerning mother and baby institutions, which were prevalent in the country from 1922 until 1995. Source: EWTN News.
Fiat donation will help in Vatican’s drive to zero emission
Fiat will donate 30 electric vehicles to Vatican City State to support the daily operations of employees of the governorate as part of efforts to advance more sustainable mobility and reduce the environmental impact of its fleet. Source: National Catholic Register.Â
Pope to have lunch with 200 poor people in Castel Gandolfo
Pope Leo will have lunch with about 200 people experiencing poverty on Saturday at the Borgo Laudato Si’ educational centre, located within the Pontifical Gardens of Castel Gandolfo, where the Pope is on a summer break. Source: Vatican News.
Catholic organisation expands support for homeless in Brisbane
A Catholic organisation serving people sleeping rough in South Brisbane will soon open its doors every night, expanding its homelessness and housing support to more than 100 people daily. Source: The Catholic Leader.
Campaigners welcome delay in gambling ad changes
Anti-gambling advocates have welcomed the delay in Labor’s proposed gambling advertising reforms, which will be examined by a Senate inquiry after attracting criticism for falling short of the recommendations of the landmark Murphy Report. Source: The Catholic Weekly.Â
Caritas online platform makes it easier put faith into actionÂ
Caritas Australia has launched its Compassion Hub, a new online platform that makes it easier for individuals, schools, parishes, community groups and workplaces to raise money for people facing poverty, injustice and humanitarian emergencies around the world.Â
Labor’s proposed digital duty ‘carries potential risks to free speech’
A sweeping power contained in Labor’s proposed Digital Duty of Care could hand Communications Minister Anika Wells and her successors a back door to regulate speech, leading legal academics and civil liberties advocates say. Source: The Australian.