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Pope Francis United Kingdom

King Charles postpones visit to Vatican, sends Pope best wishes for recovery

King Charles and Queen Camilla have postponed their visit to the Vatican on the advice of Pope Francis’ doctors, who say the Pope needs more rest time following his recent illness. Source: CNA.

Catechesis

Jesus seeks out the wounded to offer healing: Pope

Jesus seeks out people in their woundedness and isolation to offer healing and hope, even when they feel furthest from God, Pope Francis said in a prepared catechesis yesterday. Source: CNS.

Middle East

Archbishop says massacre makes him doubt ‘sincerity’ of Syrian government

During a visit to Rome, the Syriac Catholic Archbishop of Homs reflected on the situation in Syria, following the recent massacres targeting the Alawite community on the western coast. Source: Vatican News.

Budget

Chalmers hands down Budget with election in mind

More than 12 million workers will receive surprise tax cuts in a brazen pitch for votes at the election due in May, as Treasurer Jim Chalmers vows to deliver a “soft landing” for the economy. Source: The Age.

Budget

Budget gets mixed reviews from Catholic organisations 

Catholic organisations have responded to the Albanese Government’s Budget, acknowledging commitments to health care and foreign aid, but recognising more must be done to address the root causes of poverty and inequality in Australia. 

Pope Francis

Pope was so ill doctors considered letting him ‘die in peace’

Pope Francis came so close to death at one point during his 38-day fight in hospital against pneumonia that his doctors considered ending treatment so he could die in peace, the head of his medical team said. Source: ABC News.

Project Compassion

Project Compassion helps Irene secure a brighter future

Caritas Australia’s Project Compassion campaign is helping people like Irene from the Democratic Republic of Congo to secure a brighter future for herself and her family.

In The Dioceses Youth

Perth Archdiocese launches Catholic Youth Assembly 

Perth Archdiocese has launched its Catholic Youth Assembly, a move aimed at boosting youth involvement in the Church. Source: The Record.

Vocations

Global role for Australian deacon

Parramatta Deacon Tony Hoban has been elected to the board of the International Diaconate Centre. Source: Catholic Outlook.