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Pope’s ‘AI guy’ says Australia in front line in tech battle
The Pope’s “AI guy” – Fr Paolo Benanti – has declared Australia is in the “front line” of the battle to control AI development and stop the big tech firms acting as a self-interested cartel. Source: The Australian.
Albanese urged to stop use of unmarked communal graves
Prime Minister Anthony Albanese has been urged to use National Cabinet to stop the use of unmarked communal graves to bury impoverished Australians and address failings that are leaving family and friends blindsided. Source: The Guardian.
CSSA cautions against humanitarian intake reduction
Catholic Social Services Australia says Australia’s humanitarian intake must be protected amid record global displacement.
Protection of Minors Commission sets priorities for next phase
The Pontifical Commission for the Protection of Minors has concluded its October Plenary Assembly, which focused on survivor participation, safeguarding in consecrated life, and protecting children online. Source: Vatican News.
Catholic sector ready to help clear Victorian hospital backlog
Catholic Health Australia says the Victorian Coalition’s plan to treat public patients in private hospitals would help get thousands of Victorians into surgery sooner.
Vinnies’ new centre offers relief to Mackay locals in need
The St Vincent de Paul Society Queensland will open its new Mackay Community Support Centre on October 19, giving locals experiencing hardship better access to housing and support services. Source: The Catholic Leader.
US bishops call for end to death penalty
Catholic bishops have asked the state of Tennessee this week to replace the death penalty with life imprisonment, while US President Donald Trump approved an execution by a military firing squad. Source: EWTN News.
Assisi marks 800th anniversary of death of St Francis
At the stroke of midnight on Sunday, church bells tolled across the Italian hill town of Assisi to mark the 800th anniversary of the death St Francis. Source: OSV News.
Pope writes prologue for new catechism on love, marriage
Pope Leo XIV has written the foreword to a new edition of YouCat: Love Forever, a catechism aimed at young people preparing for marriage, due for release in November. Source: Aleteia.