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Moral distress and burnout at ‘crisis’ point in health sector
Moral distress and burnout are at crisis proportions in the health sector, say two bioethicists who will discuss the topic in a webinar on Wednesday. Source: ACU.
Top Vatican cardinal tells Ukrainians to ‘never lose faith’
As part of an ongoing visit to Ukraine, the Vatican’s Secretary of State visited a heavily bombarded city on the weekend and celebrated Mass at a popular Marian shrine, telling locals to never lose hope and to continue praying for peace. Source: Crux.
Beware the dictatorship of doing: Pope
In order to be compassionate and best respond to the needs of others, one must take time to relax and not be anxious about getting things done, Pope Francis said. Source: CNS.
Christian leaders say India’s anti-conversion laws target Christians
A delegation of Christian leaders has urged India’s federal government to ask 11 states to repeal the sweeping anti-conversion laws, which they say target Christians. Source: UCA News.
Bishops call on Labor to reject Productivity Commission report
The Australian Catholic Bishops Conference says the Albanese Government should reject the Productivity Commission’s recommendations to exclude religious organisations from deductible gift recipient status and to abolish Basic Religious Charities.
New push to end exploitation of older Australians
Grandparents being exploited, neglected or financially coerced are the target of a new education campaign to eliminate elder abuse in Australia. Source: Sydney Morning Herald.
Eucharistic Congress ‘catches attention of Catholic world’
The United States’ National Eucharistic Congress has caught the attention of the Catholic world, according to Sydney Auxiliary Bishop Richard Umbers. Source: The Catholic Weekly.
Perth Archdiocese holds first assembly in more than 30 years
More than 100 delegates gathered for the first Perth Archdiocesan Assembly in more than 30 years. Source: The eRecord.
Private maternity hospitals face collapse without major reforms
Australia’s private maternity hospitals face collapse without major reforms to combat the soaring costs of running the services for a shrinking pool of women, who pay thousands in out-of-pocket fees and increasingly unaffordable health insurance. Source: The Age.