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Francis urges solidarity with migrants on 10th anniversary of Lampedusa visit
- By Debra Vermeer
- . 11 July 2023
Pope Francis has marked the 10th anniversary of his visit to the Italian island of Lampedusa, reaffirming his support for migrants who take great risks to cross the Mediterranean to enter Europe. Source: Vatican News.
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Pope appoints hundreds to attend Synod of Bishops on Synodality
- By Debra Vermeer
- . 10 July 2023
Pope Francis has appointed more than 450 participants, including religious men and women and laypeople from around the world, to attend the Synod of Bishops on Synodality, with the first session this October. Source: CNS.
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Oceania’s diverse Church to be represented at Synod
- By Debra Vermeer
- . 10 July 2023
The president of the Federation of Catholic Bishops Conferences of Oceania says the 10 non-bishop members from the region chosen for the upcoming Synod of Bishops will help amplify the voice of the Catholic population.
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Retraining teachers reaps results for students
- By Debra Vermeer
- . 10 July 2023
A report from the Teacher Education Expert Panel 2023, written by University of Sydney vice-chancellor Professor Mark Scott, has important insights into how to make teachers highly effective, writes Catholic schools leader Ross Fox. Source: SMH.
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National register allows gamblers to ban themselves
- By Debra Vermeer
- . 10 July 2023
Australians will soon be able to ban themselves from all online gambling companies in every state and territory using just one form, almost five years after legislation was introduced to Parliament. Source: The Guardian.
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Cost-of-living pressures lead to drop in national mood and outlook
- By Debra Vermeer
- . 10 July 2023
Cost-of-living pressures have emerged as the leading concern for households as Australians become increasingly pessimistic about the path the country is taking, a major survey has revealed. Source: The Australian.
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Pope names 21 new cardinals from around the world
- By Debra Vermeer
- . 10 July 2023
Pope Francis announced yesterday that he will hold a consistory for the creation of 21 new cardinals at the end of September. Source: Crux.
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Global meeting to map future for universities in AI age
- By Debra Vermeer
- . 10 July 2023
Academics and Church leaders will discuss the impact of artificial intelligence at a gathering of Catholic research universities in Milan this week. Source: ACU.
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Catholic Mission team joins unveiling of program for papal trip to Mongolia
- By Debra Vermeer
- . 10 July 2023
A team of Catholic Mission representatives visiting Mongolia had the privilege on Friday of witnessing the unveiling of the official program and logo of Pope Francis’ historic visit to Mongolia in September.