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There is no such thing as a holy war: Pope
Pope Leo XIV denounced all religious wars in a video message yesterday, marking the 40th anniversary of the International Meeting for Peace in Assisi, Italy. Source: EWTN News.
Bishops of Victoria issue statement on state election
Ahead of next month’s state election, the bishops of Victoria have issued an election statement highlighting key issues for Catholics to consider when deciding their vote. Source: Melbourne Catholic.
New education plan includes detailed study of Holocaust
A new national curriculum would mandate detailed study of the Holocaust and guarantee schoolchildren are taught about the evils of antisemitism, the rule of law and ethical online content sharing, under reforms proposed by the national curriculum agency. Source: The Australian.
More than 50,000 welfare recipients in line for compensation payments
More than 50,000 welfare recipients could now get compensation after the Albanese Government unlawfully stopped their payments, claiming they had failed to meet “mutual obligation” requirements. Source: ABC News.
ACU honours CEO who has spent 40 years on the front line
Australian Catholic University has conferred an honorary doctorate on social worker and family therapist Robyn Miller for her decades-long work advocating for the protection of children and vulnerable families.
Walk with Christ festival first step in Eucharistic procession
Each year, Martin Place in Sydney’s CBD becomes the gathering place for Catholics for the Walk with Christ festival – a day of music, teaching and fellowship before a Eucharistic procession moves toward St Mary’s Cathedral. Source: The Catholic Weekly.
Church says 60 Christians murdered in Ethiopia
At least 60 Orthodox Christians were killed in two attacks in Ethiopia’s Oromia region, the country’s Orthodox Church said yesterday, urging authorities to protect civilians and bring those responsible to justice. Source: Crux Now.
Pope to celebrate 12 public masses in November
Pope Leo XIV will celebrate 12 public Masses during the month of November, starting with an All Souls’ Day Mass at Rome’s largest cemetery. Source: OSV News.
Vatican envoy warns against militarisation of outer space
As space-based technologies and exploration expand, the Vatican’s top diplomat at the United Nations is warning against the militarisation of outer space – and the lack of a sufficiently strong legal framework to counter such a threat. Source: Catholic Review.