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Young pilgrims urged to nurture the life of the Holy Spirit within
The Australian Catholic Youth Festival concluded yesterday, with Melbourne Archbishop Peter A Comensoli sending the 6000 young participants forth as “pilgrims of hope” and “the Spirit’s new shoots”.
Pope ends visit to Lebanon with plea for peace
Pope Leo XIV ended his stay in Lebanon with what he termed “a heartfelt appeal: may the attacks and hostilities cease”. Source: OSV News.
‘Listening day’ to drive renewed focus on disability
International Day of People with Disabilities is celebrated today under the theme “Fostering disability inclusive societies for advancing social progress”. Source: ACBC Media Blog.
Catholic schools identified as ‘making a difference’
The National Catholic Education Commission says the release today of nationally consistent, school-level data is an important component of school choice.
Government announces national plan for AI
A national plan for artificial intelligence is set to help Australians gain from the technology while also protecting them from its emerging risks. Source: SBS News.
The four weeks of Advent are a period of promise and of hope
Advent is a period of promise and of hope that might sustain us in even the hardest of times, writes Fr Andrew Hamilton SJ. Source: Melbourne Catholic.
Religious organisations among first to mobilise after Sri Lanka cyclone
Religious organisations were among the first responders in Sri Lanka after a catastrophic cyclone tore through the island nation, killing at least 355 people and leaving 366 others missing. Source: Common Home TV.
Monks refuse to leave Christchurch Diocese
A group of Catholic monks did not leave New Zealand’s Christchurch Diocese by November 1 as requested by the local bishop. Source: The Press.
Catholic advocates raise alarm on Trump plan to restrict immigration
United States President Donald Trump says he will “permanently pause” all immigration from what he called “Third World Countries”, prompting concern from Catholic immigration advocates. Source: Catholic Review.