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Antisemitism plan threatens funding cuts to universities, institutions
Australia’s antisemitism envoy has told the Albanese government to strip funding from universities, charities and cultural institutions that fail to combat hatred against Jewish people. Source: Sydney Morning Herald.
Faith leaders in Melbourne unite against antisemitism
In a gesture of solidarity and hope, Melbourne’s religious leaders came together on the steps of an East Melbourne synagogue yesterday to denounce antisemitism and affirm their shared commitment to unity, peace and mutual respect. Source: Melbourne Catholic.
Scholarship winners celebrate NAIDOC Week in Rome
Two First Nations students in Rome as winners of the 2025 Francis Xavier Conaci Scholarship have shared their stories of family, culture and community at an event at the Australian Embassy to the Holy See. Source: Vatican News.
Collaboration aims to benefit healthcare sector and patients
The University of Notre Dame Australia and Calvary Health Care Australia announced a “transformative” collaboration to enhance health research and healthcare delivery across Australia.
‘Holy Father, we are sinking’, Pacific bishop tells Pope
The head of the Pacific bishops conference, Archbishop Ryan Jimenez of Agaña, Guam, has met with Pope Leo XIV, conveying the struggles and joys of life in the Pacific, including the threat of rising waters due to climate change. Source: Vatican News.
Pope Leo calls for ‘revolution of care’ for the elderly
In his message for World Day of Grandparents and the Elderly, Pope Leo XIV has called on every parish and church group or association to become part of a “revolution” of care and gratitude by regularly visiting older people. Source: CNS.
Conference plans to take participants on a transformative journey
International and local speakers will headline Evangelisation Australia’s “RENEWED” Why Be Catholic Conference. Source: The Record.
Apostolic Nuncio celebrates historic Mass in Canterbury Cathedral
For the first time in modern history, the Apostolic Nuncio to the United Kingdom has celebrated Mass in England’s most celebrated Anglican cathedral. Source: CNA.
Start your engines, racing fans. This one’s for you
Just in case there is someone who comes across this film, unaware of the meaning of what looks like a code, F1, it is, of course, Formula 1. Cars racing. Source: Australian Catholics.