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US cardinals call for ‘genuinely moral foreign policy’
Three United States cardinals have urged the creation of a “genuinely moral foreign policy for our nation” as the US faces “the most profound and searing debate about the moral foundation for America’s actions in the world since the end of the Cold War”. Source: OSV News.
Pope sends prayers for victims of Spain train crash
Pope Leo XIV offered prayers for the victims and his “heartfelt condolences” to the families of those affected by a train collision in southern Spain on Sunday, which caused at least 39 deaths and dozens of injuries. Source: Vatican News.
Kuwait’s first church elevated to minor basilica
Kuwait’s Catholics witnessed a historic moment as Cardinal Pietro Parolin, Vatican Secretary of State, presided over Mass at Kuwait’s Our Lady of Arabia Church on Friday as it was raised to a minor basilica. Source: OSV News.
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.