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Humanity has potential to overcome violence and hatred: Pope
Humanity has the potential to overcome the violence and hatred that is increasingly dividing people, Pope Leo XIV said in an excerpt from his first interview as pope. Source: OSV News.
Islamophobia envoy calls for religious discrimination laws
The push to outlaw religious discrimination should be revived and counter-terrorism laws should be reviewed, according to a landmark report by Australia’s first Islamophobia envoy. Source: ABC News.
Government set to announce national response to school bullying
The outcome of the federal Government’s rapid review into bullying is set to be announced soon, with the goal of establishing a national framework for responding to bullying. Source: The Catholic Weekly.
Pope tells new bishops to promptly address abuse claims
Pope Leo XIV told 192 new bishops from around the world that they must respond promptly to allegations of inappropriate or abusive behaviour by priests. Source: CNS.
Archbishop O’Regan calls for creation of ‘ecosystem of care’
At a Mass for the Feast of Creation, Adelaide Archbishop Patrick O’Regan said it was time to recognise the “beauty, fragility and sacredness of the world entrusted to our care”. Source: The Southern Cross.
Volunteering program receives national recognition
A heartwarming partnership between Victorian aged care provider VMCH and Mannix College has been recognised on the national stage. Source: Melbourne Catholic.
Drones light up St Peter’s for Grace for the World concert
St Peter’s Square became the stage for an unprecedented spectacle on Saturday night, as tens of thousands gathered for Grace for the World, a massive concert closing the third World Meeting on Human Fraternity. Source: CNA.
Korean Catholics help tackle country’s rising suicide rate
The head of a Catholic church-run mental health group in South Korea says suicide prevention programs have saved many from taking their own lives, as the nation sees a rise in suicide-related deaths. Source: UCA News.
Catholic journalist released after five years in Belarus prison
A Catholic journalist imprisoned under harsh conditions since 2020 for reporting on the Belarusian regime for a US-funded news outlet has been freed, along with dozens of other political prisoners from Belarus. Source: National Catholic Register.