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The risen Christ can heal the sadness in today’s world: Pope
The joy of Christ’s resurrection can repair the widespread sadness and malaise in today’s world, Pope Leo XIV said yesterday. Source: CNS.
Catholic Parents welcome $10 million anti-bullying initiative
Catholic School Parents Australia has welcomed the release of the National Standard on Addressing Bullying in Australian Schools, a significant milestone in ensuring every child can learn and thrive in a safe, respectful and inclusive environment.
Newman to be named patron saint of Catholic education
Pope Leo XIV will name St John Henry Newman a patron saint of Catholic education in a document to be published next week for the 60th anniversary of Gravissimum Educationis, the Second Vatican Council’s declaration on Christian education. Source: CNA.
Inquiry finds early exposure to pornography harming many children
Children as young as 10 are being exposed to online pornography, which is affecting their ability to empathise and causing them to be sexually aggressive, a New South Wales Government report says. Source: The Catholic Weekly.
‘Walk with, don’t talk at’: Evangelising the synodal way
Evangelisation, says Canberra-Goulburn Archbishop Christopher Prowse, is not about shouting louder – it’s about walking closer. Source: Catholic Voice.
Satisfaction index shows ‘location matters for wellbeing’
The personal wellbeing of young Australians has dipped, while city-dwellers were less likely to be satisfied with personal relationships than those in rural areas, new research revealed. Source: The Age.
ADF officer to join United States-led Gaza peace taskforce
Australia will send a Defence Force officer to a new United States-led coordination centre in Israel as part of an international push to manage humanitarian and security challenges in the region after years of devastating conflict. Source: ABC News.
UN says situation in Sudan continues to deteriorate
Arms trafficking and humanitarian issues are escalating in Sudan, as smuggling networks profit from the country’s turmoil, with millions of people facing hunger, disease, and displacement. Source: Vatican News.
Lebanese people ‘eagerly awaiting’ visit of Pope Leo
Lebanon eagerly awaits Pope Leo XIV’s upcoming visit, marking his first apostolic trip abroad, Catholic clergy organisers say. Source: OSV News.