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Middle East conflict makes two-state solution vital
The Vatican’s foreign minister says recent events only reaffirm the Holy See’s position on a two-state solution for Israel and Palestine. Source: Rome Reports.
Setting Sale Diocese up for a hope-filled future
On Pentecost Sunday, the Sale Diocese launched its diocesan consultation process that will take place from June to October, ahead of its Diocesan Assembly in February 2025.
Euthanasia is a ‘failure of love’ in a throwaway culture
Euthanasia “is a failure of love, a reflection of the throwaway culture”, despite being falsely presented as “a form of compassion”, Pope Francis said. Source: Vatican News.
Slowing economy reaps toll on unemployed, firms
More than 900,000 Australians are relying on jobless welfare support payments, as new research reveals one in three small businesses is reporting severe financial hardship and struggling to pay their power bills. Source: The Australian.
Call for focus on refugee and migrant children
A new study has found children from migrant and refugee backgrounds are more likely to be developmentally vulnerable when starting school, causing repercussions that could carry into adulthood. Source: SBS News.
Fr Brian Lucas to lead Catholic historical society
The Australian Catholic Historical Society elected Sydney priest Fr Brian Lucas as its new president at its annual general meeting on Sunday.
NZ Catholic goes fully digital after long print run
NZ Catholic, New Zealand’s national Catholic newspaper published by the Bishop of Auckland, will cease its print publication at the end of June.
Humility is gateway to all virtues: Pope Francis
Though not found on the classical list of cardinal or theological virtues, humility lies “at the base of Christian life”, Pope Francis said. Source: CNS.
Peacemaking vital as militaries adopt AI weapons
The Catholic bishops of England and Wales have called for new treaties to regulate weaponised drones and lethal autonomous weapons systems. Source: The Tablet.