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Human dignity is a gift worth defending: Pope
Pope Leo XIV dedicated his General Audience yesterday to the dignity of the human person, urging Christians to defend it in every circumstance with “the light and strength of the Gospel”. Source: Vatican News.
Labor, Coalition hold talks on migration changes
Prime Minister Anthony Albanese and Opposition Leader Angus Taylor have held talks on migration as Labor seeks a pathway to get its fresh crackdown through the Senate. Source: The Age.
University to explore use of AI for spiritual guidance
The University of Notre Dame Australia has secured a prestigious Australian Research Council Future Fellowship to examine how generative artificial intelligence is reshaping spiritual practice and belief formation in Australia.
Archbishop encourages parishes to ‘lean into’ their uniqueness
Brisbane Archbishop Shane Mackinlay sees the Holy Spirit moving in inspiring and encouraging ways across southeast Queensland as he marks his first year since his installation at St Stephen’s Cathedral on September 11. Source: The Catholic Leader.
Dioceses in joint effort to offer healing and support
Sydney Archdiocese and Parramatta Diocese have collaborated to provide a healing and support service for people who have experienced harm within a Church context, as well as their family members and others indirectly affected. Source: The Catholic Weekly.
More progress needed in tackling sexual violence: report
Australians are continuing to experience “unacceptable levels of harm” in the areas of sexual violence and the family law and justice systems. Source: SBS News.
Papal visit to France to be ‘significant moment’: bishops
As French bishops fight against time to organise Pope Leo XIV’s visit to the country, they stress the apostolic trip will be a “very significant moment” for Catholics in France and beyond. Source: OSV News.
Nuncio inspires youth to transform West Africa
The apostolic nuncio to Ghana has challenged young Catholics from across West Africa to reject fear, build friendships rooted in faith and embrace their responsibility as the “today of God” in the Church and their countries. Source: EWTN News.
UK bishop urges opposition to euthanasia laws
With the UK Parliament set to vote again on an assisted suicide bill this Friday, another British bishop has criticised the bill, saying it is not only bad but unneeded. Source: Crux.