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Wealthy, low-income Australians avoiding GP appointments as cost of living bites
Even wealthy Australians are cutting back on doctor’s appointments due to the cost of living, with new data showing the proportion of people in New South Wales who put off a GP visit because it was too expensive increased by 246 per cent over the past four years. Source: The Guardian.
Vatican and China renew agreement on appointment of bishops
Vatican and Chinese authorities have extended a controversial agreement on episcopal appointments for a third time, this time for four years instead of the customary two. Source: Crux.
Latin patriarch of Jerusalem says two-state solution ‘unrealistic’
Latin patriarch of Jerusalem Cardinal Pierbattista Pizzaballa has indicated that, for now, a two-state solution to end the war between Israel and Hamas in the Holy Land is “not realistic”. Source: CNA.
Papal charity report shows increase in persecution of Christians
The persecution of Christians worldwide has gotten worse, with militant Islam extremists, oppressive regimes and criminal gangs ramping up attacks during 2022–2024, according to a papal charity that supports persecuted Christians. Source: National Catholic Register.
Pope to release new encyclical on the Sacred Heart of Jesus
Pope Francis will publish the fourth encyclical of his pontificate on Thursday on “the human and divine love of the heart of Jesus Christ”. Source: CNA.
Women’s ordination remains off the table at Synod
Pope Francis decided the question of ordaining women deacons was not to be discussed at the 2024 Synod of Bishops, according to the Vatican’s doctrinal chief. Source: OSV News.
Politicians urged to insist on conscience votes on life-and-death issues
Labor Party and trade union stalwart Joe de Bruyn has urged politicians across all parties to insist on their right to a conscience vote on life-and-death issues such as abortion and euthanasia. Source: The Australian.
Diocese celebrates second installation of a relic in two weeks
Broken Bay Diocese has celebrated its second installation of a first-class relic in as many weeks, this time in Carlingford. Source: The Catholic Weekly.
Parents attribute son’s recovery to the power of prayer
The parents of a young Adelaide boy who was the victim of a hammer-throwing accident have spoken of their gratitude for the groundswell of prayers they believe helped save him. Source: The Southern Cross.