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New research finds ‘exponential’ growth in online gambling
New research shows an increasing number of Australians are gambling online and entering “risky” territory. Source: The Guardian.
Olympics Opening Ceremony parody ‘ a profound misstep’
Despite the apologies of the Paris Olympics organising committee, Broken Bay Bishop Anthony Randazzo said the Opening Ceremony was a “profound misstep” that left many disappointed and offended. Source: Broken Bay News.
Good things come in threes
CatholicCare Wollongong has launched its latest strategic plan, with the theme “Purpose. Passion. Possibility.”
Three-quarters of disability care providers consider shutting their doors
Nearly three-quarters of disability care providers are considering shutting their doors, as organisations working with the National Disability Insurance Scheme say a recent cap on price growth will leave their work financially unviable. Source: The Australian.
It’s official: World Youth Day has Seoul
The Church in South Korea has officially set the stage for World Youth Day 2027 with a launch event at Myeongdong Cathedral in Seoul. Source: Vatican News.
Without the Church in Africa ‘there would be no life, no hope and no future’
A Congolese cardinal has described the Church in Africa as “a champion of human development”, saying the Church is making up for state deficiencies in many places. Source: OSV News.
Report suggests long-term worries for Vatican finances
A new analysis of the Vatican’s finances by an Italian news outlet contains both good and bad news, pointing to relative success in efforts to contain ballooning deficits but also seemingly irreversible long-term declines. Source: Crux.
Paris Olympics organisers apologise to Christians for Last Supper parody
The Paris Olympics organising committee has apologised to Catholics and other Christian groups who were outraged over an apparent drag parody of the Last Supper during the opening ceremony on Friday. Source: The Guardian and Crux.
COVID shows need to prepare for future pandemics, inquiry told
COVID-19 has left Australians with poorer physical and mental health, and helped fuel inflation because of too many government handouts, the first wide-ranging inquiry into the pandemic has heard. Source: The Age.