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Federal MP in critical condition after ‘attack’ outside her office
Federal MP Helen Haines is in a critical condition after she was struck by a four-wheel drive near her office, in what Prime Minister Anthony Albanese said was an intentional attack being investigated by counterterrorism police. Source: The Age.
Pope continues recovery in Vatican, weekly General Audience confirmed
Pope Leo XIV will not travel to his residence in Castel Gandolfo this week but instead continue his recovery at the Vatican, the Holy See Press Office announced. Source: Vatican News.
Viewing AI from a Christian perspective
Wellington University professor of computer graphics Neil Dodgson has delivered a sobering message about the capabilities of artificial intelligence and how Christians should respond to the emerging technology at the Brisbane Catholic Professionals lunch. Source: The Catholic Leader.
Communities celebrate World Mission Sunday
As the Church marked 100 years of World Mission Sunday on the weekend, communities across Australia celebrated a shared commitment to mission. Source: Catholic Mission.
Sod-turning ceremony marks milestone for WA hospital
St John of God Subiaco Hospital has reached a major redevelopment milestone, with early foundation works underway on its new six-storey clinical building designed to support increased access to specialised care and expand surgical capacity.
Students sink their teeth into Jesuit Mission fundraiser
A total of $60,000 has been raised so far in Jesuit Mission Australia’s One Foot Raised challenge, which sees participants walking to raise funds for at-risk communities around the world.
Pope follows conversation with Putin with call to Zelenskyy
Pope Leo XIV spoke by telephone with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy on Monday, days after holding a similar conversation with Russian President Vladimir Putin. Source: EWTN News.
France’s bishops condemn weekend riots
France’s bishops condemned unacceptable violence that gripped the country on the weekend, saying the scenes of rioting “plunged the country into shock, fear, and despair, raising numerous questions about the root causes of this crisis”. Source: NCR Online.
Priest in Ecuador killed by falling crucifix during Mass
A Redemptorist priest in Ecuador was struck and killed by a falling crucifix while celebrating Mass, a tragedy captured during a livestream of the service on Saturday. Source: OSV News.