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Tasmania’s euthanasia laws ‘working as intended’
Sixteen Tasmanians have died using the state’s voluntary euthanasia laws in the first six months since they came into effect. Source: The Mercury.
Hospital closure will not affect health services: St Vincent’s
St Vincent’s Health Australia says an “extremely difficult” decision to close St Joseph’s Hospital in western Sydney came after years of trying to secure a viable future for the historic site. Source: The Catholic Weekly.
One in 10 Australians unable to pay bills
More than one in 10 Australians were unable to pay a gas, water or electricity bill over the three months to June, with a similar proportion saying they missed a payment on their phone or internet due to financial pressures. Source: The Australian.
Young Christian workers and students take action
Members of the Young Christian Workers and Young Christian Students reflected on the realities of young people today when they gathered at The Monastery in Adelaide for their annual action conference. Source: The Southern Cross.
Adelaide Lord Mayor silences prayer at meetings
After four months of debate, the Adelaide City Council has ended controversy over the Christian prayer that has been traditionally read before every meeting. Source: The Advertiser.
Housing stoush could give Albanese trigger for double dissolution
Labor will bring its contentious $10 billion housing bill back to Parliament next week, daring the Greens and Coalition to block the unchanged legislation a second time, which would hand the Albanese Government a trigger for an early federal election. Source: The Age.
Vatican officials resume talks with German bishops on synodal path
Representatives of the Roman Curia and the German bishops’ conference met on Wednesday to discuss theological and disciplinary issues related to the Church in Germany’s synodal way in a “positive and constructive climate”. Source: NCR Online.
Mexican bishops seek Vatican approval for ‘indigenous liturgical adaptations’
The Mexican Bishops’ Conference has recently presented to the Vatican for its approval a series of indigenous liturgical adaptations for the celebration of Mass for the “original peoples” of the country. Source: CNA.
Stepping out of the shadow to save the world
In Shadow, a group of activists hold a public meeting, desperate to save the world. As the meeting unravels, they discover the greatest threat to their future is already in the room. Source: Australian Catholics.