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New Bishop encouraged to ‘feed the Lord’s lambs’
New Perth Auxiliary Bishop Nelson Po was encouraged to “feed the Lord’s lambs – look after His sheep,” during his episcopal ordination at St Mary’s Cathedral yesterday. Source: The Record.
World being ravaged by handful of tyrants: Pope
Pope Leo XIV blasted the “handful of tyrants” who are ravaging Earth with war and exploitation, as he preached a message of peace yesterday in the epicentre of a separatist conflict considered one of the world’s most neglected crises. Source: Crux.
Concern over AI use in aged care
Artificial intelligence-enabled robot companions, personal behaviour monitors and pain management apps could soon be used more widely within the Australian aged care and retirement sector, industry stakeholders say. Source: ABC News.
Catholic Mission covers all four corners of Western Australia
Catholic Mission now has a representative in each of the four dioceses in Western Australia, with the appointment of Sr Victoria Kithungu ASE as diocesan director for Broome.
ACRATH renews commitment to end human trafficking and slavery
ACRATH, the national network of religious and lay people working together to combat human trafficking and slavery, is moving forward from its 20th anniversary with renewed energy and commitment, following a recent gathering of members. Source: The Good Oil.
Exhibition traces Canberra’s cathedral, community through time
A steady flow of patrons have week visited a one-week exhibition that traces the people, plans and quiet ambition that shaped Canberra’s Catholic story. Source: Catholic Voice.
Pope’s brother victim of hoax bomb threat
The brother of Pope Leo XIV was reportedly the victim of a hoax bomb threat in a suburb outside of Chicago, according to police and media reports. Source: EWTN News.
China increases pressure on underground Catholics
China’s Communist regime is increasing pressure on independent, underground Catholic communities to join the state-controlled official Church, according to a Human Rights Watch report. Source: UCA News.
Predictable but charming escapism
In “You, Me & Tuscany”, a woman crashes at an empty Italian villa and, posing as the owner’s fiancée, discovers an unexpected romance that could transform her life. Source: Australian Catholics.