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Australians urged to recognise migrants, refugees as ‘brother and sister’
Australians have been urged to reflect on the values of compassion, justice and hope as Catholic communities mark the World Day of Migrants and Refugees on Sunday, October 5. Source: ACBC.
AI, housing and cost of living top list of concerns
Artificial intelligence and its role in generating what could be deceitful imagery has risen to become one of the most ethically concerning topics for Australians to navigate. Source: Canberra Times.
Pope to declare St John Henry Newman Doctor of the Church
Pope Leo XIV will proclaim St John Henry Newman a Doctor of the Church on November 1 during the Jubilee of the World of Education. Source: OSV News.
From global to local: Synodality reshapes understanding of Church
From the Vatican to a parish hall in the Canberra suburb of Manuka, the concept of “synodality” is reshaping how Catholics understand their Church. Source: Catholic Voice.
Surge in men seeking help from St John of God Health Care’s outreach services
The number of Perth men seeking mental health support through St John of God Health Care’s outreach services has more than doubled in two years, prompting calls for more early intervention for new dads. Source: The West Australian.
Presenting a Christian understanding of health
United States theologian Tyler VanderWeele will discuss his new book, A Theology of Health: Wholeness and Human Flourishing, in a webinar hosted by Australian Catholic University’s Plunkett Centre for Ethics.
Pope makes his first major Vatican appointment
In the first major appointment of his papacy, Pope Leo XIV has chosen an Italian expert in canon law to succeed him as prefect of the Dicastery for Bishops and president of the Pontifical Commission for Latin America. Source: CNS.
Priest offers message of hope to pornography addicts
An Auckland priest has published a book about combating online pornography and receiving healing and freedom. Source: Auckland Diocese.
King Charles to make state visit to Vatican next month
King Charles III and Queen Camilla will travel to the Vatican for a state visit next month, Buckingham Palace has announced. Source: Catholic Herald.