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Young people told “blessed’ doesn’t mean a free coffee or a new car
YouTube influencer and Franciscan Father Casey Cole spoke to a group of young Brisbane Catholics about the real meaning of a blessed life at a Reclaim event last week. Source: The Catholic Leader.
ACU launches course to prepare students for the challenges of AI
Australian Catholic University has unveiled a unique, fast-track double degree in Computer and Data Science that will prepare students for the jobs of tomorrow through cutting-edge academic training and industry engagement.Â
New look for Vatican’s official website
The Vatican’s official website has been refreshed for the first time since its creation in the 1990s, prominently featuring multimedia content and online links to other Vatican offices and ministries. Source: CNA.
Vatican issues warning after fake Pope video posted on YouTube
All the speeches and messages Pope Leo XIV has given since becoming Pope on May 8 are available on the Vatican website, which should be checked before sharing supposed quotes and videos, Vatican News said. Source: OSV News.
Platform will promote events and help Catholics connect
A new online hub for Catholic events has been officially launched, providing a central platform for Catholics across Australia to find, share, and promote events that foster connection, faith and Catholic leadership. Source: AMPJP.
Don’t let technology replace human relationships: Pope
Pope Francis’ prayer intention for the month of April is for the use of new technologies. Source: CNA.
Australian students first to walk virtually in the steps of St Peter
Students from Catholic Schools Broken Bay have been among the first in the world to explore an innovative immersive digital experience of St Peter’s Basilica in Rome, the spiritual heart of the Catholic Church.
Students can explore and restore St Peter’s without leaving home
Students now have a chance to be an explorer-restorer of St Peter’s Basilica in the 3D blocky world of Minecraft. Source: OSV News.
Social media companies could face $50m fines over pornography
Social media and technology companies would have six months to implement new measures to restrict children from accessing adult content online, or face fines up to $50 million, under proposed new codes developed by the industry. Source: The Guardian.