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Pope urges Catholics to embrace a Gospel-centred approach
Pope Leo XIV warned yesterday against imagining God as “a powerful figure who imposes himself by force, who takes over and dominates, or who arrives triumphantly” and urged Christians to embrace a Gospel-centred approach marked by humility and trust. Source: EWTN News.
Labor to tighten rules around government use of AI
Australia will tighten oversight of artificial intelligence in automated government decision-making and strengthen privacy safeguards as part of a broader push to allay concerns about the technology’s risks to community safety. Source: ABC News.
Australia’s ‘wellbeing poverty’ line reaches new highs
Nearly 2.2 million Australians 15 years and older are living below the wellbeing poverty line, with the share of people reporting very low life satisfaction doubling over the past decade. Source: The Guardian.
Malcolm Turnbull to deliver 2026 McCosker Oration
Former prime minister Malcolm Turnbull will deliver the McCosker Oration at Catholic Social Services Australia’s 70th Anniversary Gala Dinner at Parliament House next month.
WA camino to celebrate 100 Years of World Mission Sunday
The centenary of World Mission Sunday will be commemorated during the third annual Kirup Camino in the Bunbury Diocese on October 1. Source: The Record.
‘Women’s Journey’ model ensuring healthier Indigenous babies
A study has shown a greater number of healthy First Nations babies are being born through a new culturally tailored midwifery program. Source: The Catholic Weekly.
Sisters discuss their global work with Queen Camilla
Representatives of the International Union of Superiors General travelled to London last week to meet with Queen Camilla to share the impact of their global work, particularly in support of vulnerable women and girls. Source: The Tablet.
France’s bishops condemn decision to legalise euthanasia
France’s bishops have strongly criticised a “radical choice” made by French lawmakers to legalise euthanasia and assisted dying. Source: OSV News.
How Pope Leo chooses his monthly prayer intentions
More than 22 million Catholics across the globe make up a network dedicated to praying daily for the challenges facing humanity and the Church, uniting their prayers with Pope Leo XIV’s monthly intentions. Source: National Catholic Register.