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Pope explores AI and dignity in first encyclical
Pope Leo XIV’s first encyclical, Magnifica Humanitas, will be published on May 25, addressing artificial intelligence and the protection of human dignity. Source: OSV News.
Aged care price cap deferral welcomed
The Albanese Government’s decision to defer price caps for the Support at Home aged care program protects older Australians from unintended consequences, Catholic Health Australia said.
Minister backs careful use of automated systems in NDIS
Health Minister Mark Butler has defended the increased use of automated decision-making in the National Disability Insurance Scheme, declaring that automation will play a growing role in administering social programs nationwide. Source: The Australian.
Co-ed shift draws families to Catholic schools
Families with children at three Brisbane Catholic schools are being supported as major changes get underway to keep up with the evolving educational landscape in Queensland. Source: The Catholic Leader.
ACU honours childhood disability researcher
Parent advocate Rose Babic has received Australian Catholic University’s highest honour for her work empowering caregivers of children with disabilities.
Private colleges blocked from offering new courses
Australia has temporarily blocked private colleges and training organisations from applying to offer new courses to international students as part of a crackdown on abuse in the student visa system. Source: ABC News.
Leaders rededicate USA as ‘one nation under God’
In a marathon ecumenical prayer and praise celebration ahead of the United States’ 250th anniversary, top political figures gathered with faith leaders and several thousand Americans on Sunday to rededicate the country as “one nation under God”. Source: EWTN News.
Martyrs’ Day postponed over Ebola concerns
Uganda has postponed its annual Martyrs’ Day commemorations, set for June 3, due to Ebola concerns in eastern Democratic Republic of Congo. Source: Vatican News.
Two feared dead in bombing of Central Papua church
At least two civilians were feared dead and two others injured after an aerial bombing at a Catholic church compound in Indonesia’s Central Papua province triggered panic among parishioners. Source: UCA News.