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Papal Trip Pope Leo XIV

Pope’s visit turns ‘dock of shame’ into ‘dock of hope’

Pope Leo XIV called for an “examination of conscience” on migration during a visit to the port of Arguineguín in Spain’s Canary Islands, a site that became a symbol of the collapse of migration management in 2020. Source: EWTN News.

Disability Politics

State, territory disability ministers warn against NDIS changes

State and territory disability ministers have accused the Albanese Government of pushing on with National Disability Insurance Scheme reform that does not align with previous agreements, warning the pace of change risks the safety of people with disability. Source: ABC News.

Social media Youth

Young teens at risk after just one year of social media use

Children aged 12 to 13 are the most at risk of mental health issues from heavy use of social media and show a worrying decline in their psychological wellbeing after just one year. Source: The Age.

Asylum-Seekers Refugees

Catholic advocates call for solutions for people ‘living in limbo’

As Australia prepares to mark Refugee Week, Jesuit Refugee Service Australia and St Vincent de Paul Society National Council of Australia are calling on the Albanese Government to provide permanent and dignified solutions for the hundreds of people still trapped in limbo.

Catechesis

Seminarians go to front of the class

Seven young men from Holy Spirit Seminary in the Diocese of Parramatta will soon be heading back to school, but this time they will be standing at the front of the classroom, teaching students in public schools about the Catholic faith. Source: Catholic Outlook.

For The Diary Interfaith

Notre Dame to present lectures by renowned  Jewish philosopher

The University of Notre Dame Australia will welcome internationally renowned scholar Samuel Lebens to Sydney and Perth this July for a program of public events exploring Jewish philosophy and ethics, past and present. Source: The Record.

Sport

Texas Catholics prepare to welcome World Cup visitors

Texas Catholics are preparing to welcome fans from around the world as the 2026 FIFA World Cup soccer tournament officially gets underway today. Source: EWTN News.

Laudato Si'

Catholic students in Bangladesh plant 10,000 trees

Youth groups and students participating in a Catholic environmental movement have planted more than 10,000 trees in Bangladesh. Source: The Tablet.

Film Review

Family greed sets background for canvas of discontent

British stage and screen legend Sir Ian McKellen stars in a comedy-drama about an artist’s two estranged children who want a rich inheritance, so they hire a forger to complete the art works of their dying father. Source: Australian Catholics.