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A Catholic bioethicist and other researchers are calling for improved regulation of artificial intelligence in New Zealand after a survey of young people showed a majority do not agree that AI makes the world a better place. Source: The Press.
In the lead-up to the COP31 climate conference in Türkiye this month, Caritas Oceania called on governments, international leaders and Church communities worldwide to recognise the Pacific as a “sacred ocean” in need of urgent action in response to extreme human and ecological disruption.
The licence to operate for Hato Pāora College’s hostel has been suspended by education authorities because “it is contrary to the boarders’ interests for the hostel to remain open”. Source: Radio New Zealand.
Pope Leo XIV addressed a number of key topics, including crime, economic inequality and political polarisation, in a wide-ranging speech to President Javier Milei and other dignitaries on November 8 – the Pope’s first day in Argentina. Source: EWTN News.
For the first time, every Catholic Archdiocese across Australia and New Zealand is uniting in support of Aid to the Church in Need’s (ACN) Red November campaign, marking a historic show of solidarity with millions of Christians worldwide who face persecution because of their faith.
Palmerston North Bishop John Adams says he intends to celebrate Masses during Advent at the Cathedral of the Holy Spirit ‘ad orientem’ – with the bishop and people facing the same direction.
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A recent hui at Auckland Diocese focused on the future of local youth leadership formation.
Suva Archbishop Peter Loy Chong says blanket immunity provisions in the Fijian Constitution risk undermining accountability and genuine reconciliation by failing to make those responsible for past injustices answer for their actions. Source: Fiji Times.
Catholic advocates for abolishing the death penalty have praised an announcement by the Governor of California that he is commuting all 548 death sentences in the state to life in prison without parole. Source: National Catholic Reporter.