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Albanese plans further tightening of under-16 restrictions
Prime Minister Anthony Albanese has flagged a fresh tightening of the country’s world-first social media restrictions, saying the federal government would go further to curb harmful online content. Source: The Age.
Conference to focus on migrant communities in a synodal Church
The dynamic role that migrant communities play within a synodal Church will be the focus of a national conference in August 2026. Source: ACBC Media Blog.
Pope curates book of his previously unpublished works
Pope Leo XIV has curated a book of his homilies, addresses, and writings from his time as prior general of the Order of St Augustine. Source: The Tablet.
Australian delegation contributes to conference in Rome
Australia’s contribution to the 2026 International Safeguarding Conference in Rome included presentations by safeguarding practitioners, faith leaders, academics and survivors to more than 300 delegates from around the world. Source: ACSL.
Labor to add 230,000 uni places for disadvantaged students
Taxpayers will spend $3.6 billion in student subsidies for an extra 230,000 poor or country students to enrol at university over the next 10 years, as the Albanese Government funnels funding towards disadvantage. Source: The Australian.
CatholicCare welcomes extra funding for domestic violence services
CatholicCare Wilcannia-Forbes has welcomed the New South Wales Government’s announcement of an extra $184.1 million for domestic and family violence programs in this week’s state budget to help keep more women and children safe.
Pope Leo sends aid to earthquake-struck Venezuela
Pope Leo has sent an emergency donation of 100,000 euros to Venezuela as rescue efforts continue following devastating earthquakes that have killed at least 164 people and left widespread destruction. Source: Vatican News.
Netherlands records first euthanasia death of child
The Netherlands has recorded its first death of a child under the age of 12 since expanding its euthanasia regulations in 2024, renewing ethical concerns among Catholic and pro-life advocates about the growing reach of assisted-dying laws. Source: EWTN News.
Reluctant musicians become wonderful string quartet
“The Musicians” is a lovely film – much needed when the world beyond is somewhat bruising – with beautiful music, gorgeous scenery, gentle humour and insights into how a quartet must tune in to each other so that there is a seamlessness to their playing. Source: Australian Catholics.