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Terrorism

Albanese says Bondi Beach attack an ‘act of evil antisemitism’

The “massive” and “complex” investigation into the Bondi Beach terrorist attack yesterday continues as police try to piece together the shooting that has shocked the world. Source: ABC News.

Bishops Terrorism

Statement from ACBC President on Bondi tragedy

Australian Catholic Bishops Conference President Archbishop Timothy Costelloe SDB said “the violence and horror” that descended on Bondi yesterday have “shaken Australians to the core”. Source: ACBC Media Blog.

In The Dioceses Synod

Melbourne Archdiocese to hold Synod in 2026

Melbourne Archdiocese is preparing to hold a Synod in 2026, with three key themes to form the focus of the gathering: young discipleship; missionary leadership, formation and participation. Source: Melbourne Catholic.

Safeguarding

Brisbane Archdiocese achieves high safeguarding rating

A culture of safeguarding is well embedded across Brisbane Archdiocese’s ministries and agencies, according to a recent safeguarding audit. Source: ACSL.

Aged Care Northern Territory

Top care at Top End’s new memory support unit

A state-of-the-art, $18 million expansion to Southern Cross Care aged care service in Darwin has opened. Source: NT News.

Palliative Care

Meeting presents the Catholic perspective on end of life care

A presentation on the sensitive topic of what happens to us when we approach death drew about 30 people to the Cathedral Hall in Adelaide. Source: The Southern Cross.

Jubilee 2025 Pope Leo XIV

Justice should not be reduced to punishment alone: Pope

Pope Leo XIV presided over the final major celebration of the Holy Year yesterday, calling for renewed commitment to justice, rehabilitation, and hope as he celebrated a Jubilee Mass dedicated to prisoners in St Peter’s Basilica. Source: CNA.

Beatification

Twenty French martyrs beatified at Notre Dame 

Twenty Young Christian Workers and Young Christian Students leaders, chaplains and seminarians were beatified alongside a group of Scouts and Catholic Action chaplains at Notre Dame Cathedral, Paris, on Saturday. Source: Australian Cardijn Institute.

Environment United Nations

Faith leaders ask for Christmas gifts that ‘honour the Earth’ 

Religious leaders have asked government representatives at a United Nations environment meeting for Christmas gifts that protect the environment. Source: The Tablet.