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Catholics called to ‘welcome, support, and embrace’ immigrants
Australia’s Catholic bishops have issued a statement on immigration, commemorating a landmark pastoral letter released 75 years ago. Source: ACBC Media Blog.
Catholic Religious Australia elects new national council
Catholic Religious Australia held its National Assembly in Parramatta this week and elected a new national council.
Latin Patriarch of Jerusalem thanks Pope Leo for his ‘constant attention’
Ahead of today’s Day of Prayer and Fasting for Peace, Latin Patriarch of Jerusalem Cardinal Pierbattista Pizzaballa has expressed gratitude for Pope Leo XIV’s constant attention and hope that people’s hearts may change. Source: Vatican News.
States blindsided by Butler’s plans for new scheme for autistic children
Health and Disability Minister Mark Butler has moved to assure parents their kids won’t be kicked off the National Disability Insurance Scheme as concern brews about the federal government’s ability to deliver a new disability system for children within two years. Source: The Age.
Jesuit Social Services to expand abuse prevention service
Jesuit Social Services has received funding from the federal government to establish and deliver an expanded child sexual abuse prevention service.
Notre Dame tackles shortage of healthcare workforce in the bush
The University of Notre Dame Australia’s Dean of Medicine has highlighted the importance of building the healthcare workforce in the bush at a major national summit aimed at solving the biggest issues facing rural Australians.
Vatican studying possible papal trip to Turkey and Lebanon
A plan for Pope Leo XIV to visit Lebanon and Turkey in late November and early December is being studied, according to a Vatican official. Source: OSV News.
Bishop warns of spread of fake, AI-generated videos
Bishop Robert Barron, founder of Catholic media ministry Word on Fire, has warned of the proliferation of fake videos created with artificial intelligence that impersonate him and are circulating on social media. Source: CNA.
Australian drama when all roads hop to home
In “Kangaroo Island”, a struggling Hollywood actress returns home to South Australia to confront the love triangle that tore her family apart. Source: Australian Catholics.