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PM Albanese formally backs Palestinian state
Prime Minister Anthony Albanese has urged world leaders to seize an opportunity to permanently disarm Hamas and drive the terrorist group out of the Middle East by reviving efforts to achieve a two-state solution to the Israel-Palestinian conflict. Source: SMH.
Students warned to keep away from dark web
A Melbourne Catholic school has warned parents to keep their children off the dark web after students unearthed and circulated screenshots of private information stolen by hackers from the school. Source: The Age.
Caritas welcomes aid worker protection plan
Caritas Australia has welcomed the launch of the Declaration for the Protection of Humanitarian Personnel, a landmark initiative aimed at strengthening international protections for aid workers operating in conflict zones.
Companions promote hope and hospitality
Ministry leaders in health care, aged care, community services and education gathered from across Australia and New Zealand for two days of talks and workshops at the fourth annual Mercy Ministry Companions conference last week. Source: The Catholic Leader.
ACU donor has a heart for religious studies
Australian Catholic University has received its largest ever pledged bequest for theology and philosophy, an extraordinary gift worth more than $US10 million.
‘Joy, peace and freedom’ in responding to calling
A New South Wales woman has professed her vows as a member of the Dominican Sisters of St Cecilia Congregation in Nashville, Tennessee. Source: The Catholic Weekly.
Head and heart needed in China relations: Cardinal
Hong Kong Cardinal Stephen Chow urges laypeople and clergy alike to view dialogue with the Chinese Government less as a political bargaining chip and more as a pastoral mission shared by all. Source: Melbourne Catholic.
Forgiveness and dignity are key to justice: Pope
Christians committed to the exercise of justice on behalf of a nation or the Church must strive to fully respect the law, the dignity of the person and the need for reconciliation and forgiveness, Pope Leo XIV said. Source: CNS.
Trump honours Kirk’s devotion to Christ
United States President Donald Trump, Erika Kirk and more than a dozen others gave speeches to honour the late Charlie Kirk at a memorial service, highlighting his efforts to promote conservative values to young people and promote the Gospel on campus. Source: CNA.