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Report highlights new ways to listen to the poor
Listening and responding to the cries of the poor and the earth is central to the mission of the Church. That is the conclusion of the Bishops Commission for Social Justice, Mission and Service as it welcomes the release of a major new international report. Source: ACBC Media Blog.
Children should not look to chatbots for friendship: Pope
Pope Leo XIV has warned that children must not come to see artificial intelligence chatbots as substitutes for real friendship, cautioning that such reliance could harm their intellectual and emotional development. Source: EWTN News.
Vinnies CEO Sleepout to draw attention to homelessness
Leaders across the nation will come together again this winter for the annual Vinnies CEO Sleepout to raise awareness of homelessness and funds to support services and programs run by the St Vincent de Paul Society.
Catholic education ‘a compass’ for students
Sydney Catholic Schools has launched its new strategic plan, Magis 2033, following a process of consultation and discernment led by executive director Danielle Cronin. Source: The Catholic Weekly.
Iran war to worsen Australians’ struggle with food insecurity
Most areas across Australian are dealing with food insecurity as food relief services say demand is growing. It comes as experts warn the price of groceries is likely to increase due to the war in the Middle East. Source: ABC News.
Centacare FNQ joins call for more support for families and children
Cairns families are facing increasing pressure from rising living costs, housing stress and limited access to support services, with Centacare Far North Queensland joining a statewide call to lift outcomes for children and families.
Archbishop’s appeal on behalf of people with Down syndrome
A Vatican diplomat in Geneva has issued a call for greater commitment to the defence of the dignity and rights of people with Down syndrome, decrying the current “discriminatory and eugenic practices” related to prenatal screening. Source: OSV News.
Legal action threatened over misuse of St Teresa’s name
The Missionaries of Charity, the congregation founded by St Teresa of Kolkata, has threatened to take legal action against those misusing its founder’s name, image, words and persona for fundraising and publicity. Source: UCA News.
Bangladesh bishops decline allowance for priests
The Bangladesh Catholic Bishops Conference has officially decided not to accept a government offer of a monthly allowance for priests. Source: Crux.