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World falling short of protecting and caring for its children: Pope
The world continues to fall short of protecting and caring for its children, leaving them with few opportunities to succeed and at greater risk of suffering abuse, Pope Leo XIV said yesterday. Source: CNS.
Auxiliary Bishop-elect plans to be a ‘shepherd who listens’
Perth Auxiliary Bishop-elect Nelson Po has a simple and pastoral vision for the kind of bishop he hopes to be after his episcopal ordination. Source: The Record.
National survey finds one in four older Australian living in poverty
Huge inequity exists within the older generation of Australians, says former Liberal minister Christopher Pyne, now Chair of Council on the Ageing. Source: The Weekly Source.
ACRATH calls community to anti-slavery prayer pilgrimage
This International Day of Prayer and Awareness Against Human Trafficking, Australian Catholic Religious Against Trafficking in Humans (ACRATH) is inviting people to join a global movement of prayer, reflection and action. Source: Melbourne Catholic.
Preschool for three-year-olds get kids off to a flying start
The start of the new school year marks an exciting milestone for Catholic Education South Australia, with six schools welcoming their youngest learners through the rollout of a preschool program for three-year-olds.
Ukraine prelate says faith endures four years after invasion
Nearly four years after Russia launched its full-scale invasion of Ukraine, faith remains central to Ukraine’s endurance, the country’s prelate says. Source: NCR Online.
Norwegian Trappist to preach papal Lenten retreat
Pope Leo XIV has chosen Norwegian Trappist Bishop Erik Varden to preach the first papal Lenten retreat of his pontificate with the Roman Curia later this month. Source: OSV News.
Cop takes on AI judge in sci-fi thriller
Set in the near future, “Mercy” paints a grim vision of the use and influence of artificial intelligence in society. Source: Australian Catholics.
Catholic sector calls for Defence land sales to address affordable housing shortage
Catholic Social Services Australia chief executive Jerry Nockles says the Albanese Government’s decision to divest Defence land presents an opportunity to advance safe, accessible and affordable housing for Australians in need.