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Former NDIS minister says two changes can ‘save’ scheme
The Albanese Government must wrestle back control of the levers that can contain the surging costs of the National Disability Insurance Scheme in order to “save” it, a former Liberal NDIS minister has said. Source: The Canberra Times.
Dutch cardinal asks Vatican to issue encyclical on gender theory
Dutch Cardinal Willem Eijk has asked Pope Francis to issue an encyclical about gender theory, which he said “is being pushed in all kinds of organisations and we as a Church have not said much about it”. Source: The Tablet.
We must be realistic on engagement with China: Vatican official
An official who works in the Vatican office overseeing mission territories in Asia, Africa and the developing world says the Church must be “realistic” in its engagement with authoritarian governments, such as in China and Vietnam. Source: Crux.
Bishops formally approve Plenary Council acts, decrees
The Australian Catholic Bishops Conference has formally approved the acts and decrees of the Fifth Plenary Council, which will now be sent to the Apostolic See for review. Source: ACBC Media Blog.
Pontifical foundation sees red over persecution of Christians
Australian cathedrals will be illuminated in red next week as part of the international Red Wednesday campaign to call attention to religious freedom and persecuted Christians. Source: ACN.
Australia can help feed the world, Albanese tells G20
Prime Minister Anthony Albanese has told world leaders that Australian food exports could help avert global famine and declared the country’s prospects as a green energy giant will prove decisive in the shift to a low-carbon future. Source: The Australian.
Schemes increasingly becoming avenue for financial abuse, report finds
Buy now, pay later schemes are becoming an avenue for financial abuse, according to a report by Good Shepherd, a Catholic charity that supports women and girls experiencing abuse and disadvantage. Source: The Guardian.
Catholic school fees to rise by 7 per cent
Parents with students at Catholic schools in the Canberra-Goulburn Archdiocese are facing a 7 per cent hike in fees next year. Source: RiotACT.
Salesian launch emergency appeal for displaced Africans
Salesian Missions Australia has launched an emergency relief appeal for the Horn of Africa, where the Salesians of Don Bosco are providing access to food relief, education, basic necessities and agriculture programs.