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Burke says gun controls will take months to introduce
Gun controls first proposed three decades ago will take months to introduce, says Home Affairs Minister Tony Burke, as he faces a political test from Coalition MPs who declared the reforms a distraction from the government’s failings on antisemitism. Source: SMH.
Vigil Mass in Bondi commemorates victims of beach attack
The victims of the Bondi massacre on Sunday have been remembered and commemorated in a vigil Mass held at St Anne’s Catholic Church, North Bondi. Source: The Catholic Weekly.
Pope thanks UISG members for their fidelity and courage
In a letter sent on the occasion of the 60th anniversary of the founding of the International Union of Superiors General, Pope Leo XIV urges women religious to be “pilgrims and missionary disciples of hope” to heal the wounds of those they encounter. Source: Vatican News.
Scalabrini expands model of ‘culturally aware care’
Scalabrini, a not-for-profit aged care and community services provider, has expanded its operations nationally through the acquisition of The Society of Saint Hilarion’s residential aged care and home care services in South Australia. Source: Catholic Health Australia.
Institute to close its doors after 50 years of service
Brisbane Archdiocese’s Institute of Faith Education will farewell its last intake of students in 2027 as it winds down its operations after 50 years of service. Source: The Catholic Leader.
Stamp of approval for ‘joyous and colourful’ triptych
Australia Post has chosen an artwork in the collection of Newman College in Melbourne as this year’s religious stamp. Source: Melbourne Catholic.
Pope makes Vogue’s ‘best dressed’ list for 2025
Elected to the papacy just seven months ago, Pope Leo XIV is quickly making an impression in Hollywood and among the elite fashionistas of the world, making Vogue magazine’s best dressed list for 2025. Source: Crux.
Pilgrimage brings together Rome’s tourism workers
About 400 people participated in a Jubilee of Tourism pilgrimage in Rome on Monday, celebrating the unique role the industry plays in supporting the faith and religious experience of millions of pilgrims and tourists. Source: CNA.
Report reveals why some Americans leave their childhood faith
Americans who leave their childhood religion typically do so by age 30, with just under half saying they stopped believing their former religion’s teachings. Source: OSV News.