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Report calls for curb on tax deductions for donations to faith-based institutions
Labor could face a backlash from religious voters if it curbs tax deductions for donations to faith-based institutions, and Catholic and Jewish leaders say such a move would be unfair and unwarranted. Source: Financial Review.
Pope, Council of Cardinals discuss role of women in the Church
With the input of two women and a priest, Pope Francis and members of his international Council of Cardinals have this week discussed the role of women in the Church. Source: OSV News.
Police unprepared for incidents of people pressured to request euthanasia
Police in New South Wales lack protocols to deal with incidents of vulnerable people, such as the elderly, being put under pressure to request voluntary euthanasia. Source: The Australian.
Caritas warns humanitarian situation in Gaza will worsen
As Israel’s evacuation orders roll out in Southern Gaza, the humanitarian situation in the region will become even more desperate, says Caritas Australia.
Lack of suitable jobs locking hundreds of thousands in poverty, report finds
A lack of suitable jobs and a trend towards insecure work is locking hundreds of thousands of people in poverty, according to a new report. Source: The Guardian.
‘Rosary crusaders’ celebrate two years of public prayer
More than 250 men knelt outside Sydney’s St Mary’s Cathedral on Saturday to pray and celebrate two years of the Rosary crusade. Source: The Catholic Weekly.
Holy Spirit inspires creativity, simplicity in evangelisation: Pope
Christians must rely more on the Holy Spirit than on their own plans and strategies if they hope to fulfil their mission to share the good news of God’s love and of salvation in Christ, Pope Francis said yesterday. Source: CNS.
Court rules government offices in EU can ban wearing of religious symbols
A new ruling from the Court of Justice of the European Union allows member states to prohibit the wearing of religious symbols or clothing by employees in public institutions. Source: Aleteia.
FBI director clashes with senators over leaked memo targeting Catholics
The US Federal Bureau of Investigation director has clashed with Republicans over a leaked memo that alleged political extremism in some Catholic groups. Source: UCA News.