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Students back social media ban for under-16s
When Communications Minister Anika Wells visited St Mary MacKillop College, Canberra, yesterday to discuss the upcoming social media ban for Australians under 16, she found many students in favour of the move. Source: Catholic Voice.
Pope urges Catholic technologists to spread the Gospel with AI
Pope Leo XIV says artificial intelligence should support the Church’s mission of evangelisation, urging Catholic technologists and venture capitalists gathered in Rome to build systems that help spread the Gospel. Source: CNS.
Remembrance Day: Their sacrifices remind us that service is costly
Each year we gather on Remembrance Day with solemn hearts to remember those who gave everything. We also pray for the living and those who suffer as a result of service, Deacon Peter Devenish-Meares writes. Source: The Catholic Leader.
Recruitment by cults ‘widespread’ at university campuses
Melbourne universities have become hunting grounds for cults and high-control religious groups recruiting new members, with activity on campuses ramping up in recent years, a state inquiry has heard. Source: Herald Sun.
Calls for celebration and reform as visa milestone nears
As Australia approaches issuing its one millionth permanent visa through its refugee and humanitarian program, advocates are calling for celebration over the contribution refugees have made to Australia’s national story. Source: SBS News.
It’s all about Jesus, bishop tells conference
Over two inspiring days in Sydney, the Alpha Catholic Conference ignited the faith of more than 200 Catholics from across Australia, in a celebration of formation, fellowship, and expert guidance. Source: The Catholic Weekly.
Pope holds long meeting with Belgian abuse survivors
Pope Leo XIV has spent close to three hours listening to and praying with 15 Belgians who had survived clerical sexual abuse as children. Source: OSV News.
Cardinal says Vatican no place for Muslim prayer room
The creation of a Muslim prayer room inside the Vatican has drawn the ire of a senior Vatican cardinal. Source: The Australian.
Mass celebrated at ancient Syrian shrine after 15-year silence
For the first time in over 15 years, the Maronite Church in Syria celebrated a solemn Mass at the ancient shrine of St Maron in the village of Brad, northwest of Aleppo. Source: CNA.