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Notre Dame launches Jewish philosophy initiative
The University of Notre Dame Australia’s Centre for the History of Philosophy is launching a new academic initiative focused on the study of Jewish philosophy.
Conference provides platform for discernment and ‘deep listening’
The Mission: The One Heart, Many Voices conference provided participants with a platform for discernment and deep listening. Source: Catholic Mission.
British bishops ‘deeply alarmed’ by vote to decriminalise abortion
Catholic bishops are “deeply alarmed” by the British House of Commons vote yesterday to decriminalise abortion, Liverpool Archbishop John Sherrington said. Source: The Tablet.
Vatican plans to further reduce carbon footprint
St Peter’s Basilica and some of its surrounding buildings are working to reduce their environmental impact by becoming more energy efficient and promoting sustainability. Source: NCR Online.
Pope Leo to resume papal summer holiday tradition
Pope Leo XIV will resume the tradition of spending some time in Castel Gandolfo, south of Rome, during the summer holidays. Source: CNA.
Spiritual neglect the gravest poverty: Pope
Christian hope must move beyond comforting words to real responsibility and structural change to uplift the poor, Pope Leo XIV said in his message for the 2025 World Day of the Poor. Source: OSV News.
Diocese event tackles issues of elder abuse, reform and ageism
With aged care reforms on the national agenda, the Wollongong Diocese is taking the lead locally, hosting a “Ageing with Confidence” community event to support older people and drive conversation about ageing well. Source: CatholicCare Wollongong.
Cairns Plenary Consultation looks to shape future of local Church
Cairns Diocese hosted its Diocesan Plenary Consultation on Saturday, a milestone event aimed at shaping the future direction of the local Church.
Specialist doctors’ exorbitant fees show ‘system broken from start to end’
About 1.9 million Australians are delaying or skipping critical medical care due to exorbitant fees for specialist doctors, a new report has found. Source: SBS News.