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Bishops condemn ‘antisemitism in all its forms’
Australia’s Catholic bishops have condemned “antisemitism in all its forms” in its submission to the Royal Commission into Antisemitism and Social Cohesion. Source: Melbourne Catholic.
Catholic sector calls for transparent inquiry into tax changes, NDIS reform
Catholic Social Services Australia has called on the federal Government to support a more robust, comprehensive, and transparent inquiry into proposed changes to taxation arrangements and the reform of the National Disability Insurance Scheme.
Consistory of cardinals to address synod, war and artificial intelligence
Several working sessions and four themes ranging from war to synodality are planned for the next consistory convened by Pope Leo XIV. Source: EWTN News.
Archbishop calls on Catholics to kneel before Christ
Archbishop Anthony Fisher OP has called on Sydney Catholics to deepen their reverence for the Eucharist through more frequent Mass attendance, Eucharistic adoration, and a renewed appreciation of kneeling in prayer. Source: The Catholic Weekly.
Anti-slavery tsar says US tariff a distraction from human rights issues
Australia’s anti-slavery commissioner has accused the Trump Administration of weaponising important human rights issues by seeking to impose tariffs against Australia and dozens of other countries for failing to do enough to prevent forced labour. Source: The Age.
Ukrainian students sit exams hours after deadly attack
Caritas Australia is urging Australians not to look away as Ukrainian families endure another devastating wave of attacks, with young people sitting critical exams just hours after the bombings.
Nigerian court sentences four men to death over church attack
A federal court in Nigeria on Wednesday sentenced four gunmen to death in the killing of at least 50 people during a 2022 attack on a church in a southwestern part of the country. Source: Crux.
Daughter’s nature memoir is I for Inspiring
“H is for Hawk” is a biographical film that tells the true story of a grieving woman who rescues and trains a goshawk falcon. Source: Australian Catholics.
CathNews takes a royal break
CathNews is taking a break on Monday for the King’s Birthday public holiday, which is being marked in Victoria, New South Wales, South Australia, Tasmania, the Northern Territory and ACT.