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Cost Of Living

Chalmers’ tough message for struggling households

The Albanese Government is “not currently working on” a new package of living cost relief despite expectations the Budget surplus will exceed $20 billion, Treasurer Jim Chalmers has warned. Source: Canberra Times.

First Nations

Yes supporters split over best date to hold Voice vote

Supporters of the Indigenous Voice to Parliament are split on whether an October, November or December poll would give the referendum its best chance of success. Source: The Australian. 

Leadership

Good Sams program helped Jaren ‘financially, mentally and spiritually’

Applications have opened for the Sisters of the Good Samaritan’s Study and Mentoring Program, which offers financial assistance for women undertaking tertiary studies at a recognised theological institution. Source: The Good Oil.

Social Services

Help on the way for brides without a dress

In a gesture of support for Cairns brides heartbroken by a bridal shop’s shock closure, Centacare FNQ has offered its hand in support. Source: Cairns Post.

Ukraine

Ukraine ambassador to Vatican calls Russia ‘terrorist’ state

Ukraine’s ambassador to the Holy See said the onslaught of attacks on Odesa and several surrounding cities shows that Russia’s actions are no different than the actions of a terrorist organisation. Source: America Magazine.

Abuse crisis Religious Orders

Jesuits confirm expulsion of priest

The Society of Jesus has confirmed that Fr Marko Rupnik is definitively expelled from the religious order for sexually, spiritually and psychologically abusing women, lamenting they couldn’t prosecute him more vigorously under the Vatican’s internal procedures. Source: NCR Online.

Death Penalty

Archbishop calls for end to death penalty after Oklahoma execution

Following the execution of a convicted murderer, the Archbishop of Oklahoma City has renewed calls to abolish the death penalty, which he called an “archaic punishment”. Source: CNA.

Euthanasia

Northern Territory looks to reinstate euthanasia laws

The Northern Territory is to begin work on its own voluntary euthanasia laws, more than 25 years after its pioneering legislation was struck down by the Commonwealth. Source: Canberra Times.

World Youth Day

World Youth Day ‘critical moment’ for Church in Australia

For the thousands of young Australians attending World Youth Day in Lisbon, it will be a “moment of faith experience, exploration and growth”, according to National Centre for Evangelisation director Malcolm Hart. Source: Vatican News.