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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.
Cardinal expresses concern over ‘endless tragedy’ in Iran
Vatican Secretary of State Cardinal Pietro Parolin has lamented the killing of protesters in Iran and expressed his hope that the uncertainty in Venezuela will evolve into stability, economic recovery, and democracy. Source: Vatican News.
Iconic Ukrainian church returned to Catholic community
After decades of legal disputes, Ukraine’s Catholic community has received the right to use Kyiv’s historic St Nicholas Church for the next 50 years, under an agreement signed with the state. Source: Catholic Review.
Pope to travel to Angola in 2026, nuncio says
Pope Leo XIV will travel to Angola in 2026, the Vatican’s ambassador to the southern African nation said, adding yet another destination to the still-emerging slate of papal travel plans for the year. Source: NCR Online.
Greens hold the cards on hate speech bill as Ley walks away
Australia’s response to its worst terror attack could collapse after the Coalition rejected the Government’s anti-vilification laws and the Greens complained the proposed hate speech crackdown could crimp the pro-Palestinian protest movement. Source: The Age.
Dialogue Week to precede Adelaide Synod
Thousands of Catholics across South Australia are gearing up to take part in a groundbreaking event that will help shape the outlook and agenda of the Adelaide Archdiocese for generations to come. Source: The Southern Cross.
Common good should be prioritised over personal choice
Euthanasia prioritises personal choice over the common good, ignoring harms to foundational societal values and risks to vulnerable people, bioethicist Margaret Somerville writes. Source: Catholic Voice.
Catholic sector challenges ‘misleading’ report on education costs
The National Catholic Education Commission has challenged a report on education costs released this week, saying it presents a misleading picture of fees in Catholic schools nationwide.
Millions of accounts closed in first two days of social media ban
Millions of Australian social media accounts held by children have been culled since new age limits took effect and safety regulators are now looking “closely” at the data to ensure all platforms are complying. Source: ABC News.