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Aged care provider gets to the roof of climate change
Mercy Health has completed one of Australia’s largest aged care solar rollout programs, with rooftop solar now installed across 24 residential aged care homes nationwide, helping build more resilient services for older Australians while reducing energy costs and carbon emissions.
Pope returns to Rome on Spanish royal jet
Pope Leo XIV rode aboard the Spanish royal jet for his return flight to Rome on Friday, a change of plans made after the plane he had already boarded was grounded due to a technical issue. Source: Crux.
US bishops consecrate nation to Sacred Heart of Jesus
The United States bishops consecrated their nation to the Sacred Heart of Jesus on June 11, entrusting the United States to Christ’s merciful love during a solemn Mass as part of their plenary assembly. Source: EWTN News.
Layers of Parisian history unearthed in ‘dig of the century’
A team of archaeologists is taking part in the “dig of the century” beneath Notre Dame Cathedral in Paris. Source: NCR Online.
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.
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.
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.
Pope blesses and inaugurates new tower of Sagrada Familia
On his second day in Barcelona, Pope Leo XIV blessed and inaugurated a recently completed tower on the city’s renowned Sagrada Familia basilica, which is now the tallest church in the world. Source: Crux.
Labor considers tax exemptions after warning from religious groups
The Albanese Government is considering an exemption for discretionary trusts that would allow them to make donations to charities before paying the new 30 per cent tax on distribution income. Source: The Australian.