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NAPLAN results again show one-third of students aren’t meeting expectations
One third of Australian students aren’t meeting “challenging but reasonable” expectations for literacy and numeracy following the third straight year of concerning NAPLAN results. Source: ABC News.
We remain in the hands of the Lord, Gaza pastor says
As violence and starvation deepen in Gaza, the priest of the area’s only Catholic church told a pontifical charity, “We remain in the hands of the Lord”. Source: OSV News.
Pope tells digital missionaries to help foster peace in the world
Pope Leo XIV admitted science and technology are influencing “the way we live in the world” in a speech yesterday to influencers and digital missionaries in Rome for a special 2025 Jubilee event specially organised for them. Source: Crux.
Sign of the times: Good News accessible to deaf community
A popular evangelisation program is now available in Auslan (Australian sign language), marking a step toward greater inclusion and accessibility in faith for the community. Source: The Catholic Weekly.
Catholic and Anglican clergy share Christian fellowship and learning
More than 70 Anglican and Catholic clergy from Queensland gathered for a day of shared Christian fellowship and learning at Holy Spirit Seminary, Brisbane. Source: The Catholic Leader.
Hélder Câmara Lecture Series celebrates 40th anniversary
Newman College in Melbourne will tonight host a celebration marking the 40th anniversary of the Hélder Câmara Lecture Series, featuring a discussion on the future of the Amazon and the launch of a new book.
New partnership aims to keep ‘patient at centre of discussions’
St Vincent’s Health Australia, Australia’s largest not-for-profit health and aged care services provider, and private health insurer group Australian Regional Health Group have announced a new partnership agreement.
Pope, bishops appeal for peace between Thailand and Cambodia
A fragile ceasefire between Thailand and Cambodia appears to be holding firm as Pope Leo XIV and Catholic bishops from both nations called for prayer, peace, and protection for displaced families caught in the crossfire. Source: CNA.
Pope Leo meets Russian Orthodox cleric amid war, strained relations
Pope Leo XIV met with a top Russian Orthodox cleric, the first such visit from Moscow since the papal election, and one that comes amid strained relations with Rome due to Russia’s ongoing war in Ukraine. Source: Catholic Review.