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Pope leads pilgrims in prayer one day after leaving hospital
Pope Leo XIV appeared at the window of his private study in the Vatican’s Apostolic Palace yesterday, just one day after being discharged early from hospital following surgery last Tuesday. Source: EWTN News.
Catholic sector welcomes change to accommodation payment
Catholic Health Australia says the Albanese Government’s decision to let aged care residents pay for their accommodation by lump sum while their means assessment is finalised is a sensible and welcome change.
Number of Catholics worldwide increases to 1.4 billion
The number of Catholics worldwide rose by 16.69 million to 1.422 billion, according to the Catholic Church Statistics 2026 dossier prepared by the Vatican’s Fides News Agency. Source: Vatican News.
St Vincent’s says Australia must act to protect AI independence
St Vincent’s has called on the Australian Government to act quickly to protect and develop Australia’s sovereign healthcare AI capability, warning the nation risks becoming dependent on overseas technology providers despite its valuable health data assets.
Honorary doctorate recognises service to Aboriginal Australians
The University of Notre Dame Australia has awarded an honorary doctorate to Noongar elder Robert Isaacs, recognising more than five decades of service to Aboriginal Australians across health, housing, justice, education and reconciliation. Source: The Record.
Revolt grows over Labor’s cut to lifeline for struggling Australians
Almost 200 charities and community organisations have joined demands for the Albanese Government to reverse a decision to axe funding for a service that helps Australians find food, housing and emergency assistance. Source: Sydney Morning Herald.
Macron condemns violence and looting, calls for calm
Heavy police and protester clashes have continued in Paris, even during an emergency national address by President Emmanuel Macron who called for calm. Source: The Australian.
Pope urges relief for besieged town in call to Putin
Pope Leo XVI has spoken from hospital to Russian President Vladimir Putin to voice his “deep concern” about the town of Oleshky in occupied Ukraine. Source: The Tablet.
Another priest kidnapped amid Nigeria’s security crisis
Catholic leaders in Nigeria’s Otukpo Diocese are appealing for prayers following the kidnapping of a priest last week. Source: OSV News.