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‘Profoundly sorry’: PM leads tributes to Australian Jews
Prime Minister Anthony Albanese said he was “deeply and profoundly sorry” for not protecting Australia’s Jewish community, in a landmark speech at a national memorial event for the 15 people killed in the Bondi massacre. Source: SMH.
Australia Day carries different meanings for people
Genuine reconciliation needs more than structural change – it requires inner healing where truth is named and dignity restored, the National Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Catholic Council said in a statement ahead of Australia Day. Source: ACBC Media Blog.
OECD calls on Australia to raise GST, increase affordable housing
The OECD has called on the Albanese Government to broaden the GST, do more to reduce greenhouse emissions and adopt ambitious social housing targets as part of its annual economic survey of Australia. Source: The Guardian.
Pope to Catholic media: Amplify voices for reconciliation, disarm hearts
In a world marked by divisions and by the emergence of artificial intelligence, Pope Leo XIV has urged those who work in Catholic media and communications to give space to the stories of people who are suffering and who are working for peace. Source: Vatican News.
Ministry ‘adopts’ newlyweds to foster stronger marriages
After nearly two decades of mentoring hundreds of newlyweds, Angela and Ralph Frank have learned that the early years of marriage can be both tender and tumultuous. Source: Catholic Voice.
Families get back-to-school boost with pop-up shop
More than 200 families in Maryborough, Queensland, have found themselves in a better position ahead of the 2026 school year through Centacare’s School Savvy pop-up shop. Source: The Catholic Leader.
Statue of ‘God’s Influencer’ unveiled in Myanmar
A Catholic diocese in northern Myanmar has inaugurated the country’s first statue of St Carlo Acutis, offering a sign of hope to young people amid ongoing conflict and uncertainty. Source: UCA News.
Heartfelt tribute to ordinary, heroic mothers
“Once Upon My Mother” is a deeply emotional and surprising cinematic story about a mother’s unwavering dedication to helping her son overcome physical challenges and social barriers. Source: Australian Catholics.
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CathNews will not be published on Monday, January 26, due to the Australia Day public holiday.