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Community advocates urge Government to drop tax cuts
Controversial tax cuts that would benefit high earners must be scrapped to fund desperately needed cost-of-living relief, welfare advocates say. Source: The New Daily.
Love the first therapy that must be offered to the sick: Pope
The “first therapy” that must be offered to the sick, and to the world, is a dose of closeness, friendship and love, Pope Francis said in his message for the World Day of the Sick. Source: CNS.
Inquest into euthanasia scheme begins after widower’s death
A coroner will investigate how an elderly widower was able to keep possession of euthanasia drugs intended for a terminally ill partner for days after they were required to be returned, and instead took the lethal dose. Source: Courier-Mail.
‘Unprecedented’ increase in demand for assistance at homeless service
The Hutt St Centre has served as a refuge for South Australians experiencing homelessness for 70 years but never has it been as busy as this summer. Source: The Southern Cross.
University of Divinity appoints new vice-chancellor
The University of Divinity in Melbourne has appointed former Australian Catholic University deputy chancellor James McLaren as its vice-chancellor. Source: Vox.
Inaugural research colloquium examines future of Catholic education
The future of Catholic education and how teachers can ensure students go on to develop their faith has been the key focus for Australian and international researchers at a one-of-a-kind colloquium this week. Source: The eRecord.
Sako appeals for Church unity to save Iraq’s Christian population
The head of the Chaldean Church has accused Iraqi politicians and bishops of inaction and corruption amid the “ceaseless exodus” of the country’s Christian population. Source: The Tablet.
Mass at California church interrupted by armed police pursuit
The celebration of Mass at a southern California parish was interrupted by an armed police pursuit of a suspected gunman on Tuesday morning. Source: CNA.
Giamatti a curmudgeon to warm the heart
In The Holdovers, a cranky history teacher at a remote prep school is forced to remain on campus over the holidays with a troubled student who has no place to go. Source: Australian Catholics.