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Kohn receives ACU honour for her spirited reflections
Rachael Kohn, one of the most recognised voices on ABC Radio, is now the recipient of an honorary degree from Australian Catholic University.
Vatican issues decree on Jubilee indulgences
The Vatican issued a decree yesterday outlining the many ways that Catholics can obtain a plenary indulgence during the 2025 Jubilee Year. Source: CNA.
Human life is a gift, not a problem: Pope Francis
Blind, unbridled consumerism and selfishness – not the number of people on the planet having children – are the root causes of the world’s problems, Pope Francis said. Source: CNS.
European bishops urge reflection ahead of election
Two of Europe’s leading prelates have penned a letter ahead of the European Union parliamentary elections next month, stressing the importance of solidifying European unity and identity. Source: Crux.
Federal Budget sets aside billions for wage rises
Treasurer Jim Chalmers is setting billions of dollars aside in Tuesday’s Budget for wage increases in the aged care and child care sectors, as the Fair Work Commission mulls over pay rises for employees in the female-dominated industries. Source: The Australian.
Talks continue on Calvary hospital compensation
The ACT Government is yet to pay Calvary the full compensation for its forcible acquisition of its public hospital in Canberra, with the two sides still negotiating the final amount payable to the Catholic health care organisation. Source: Canberra Times.
Faith is under attack, says federal coalition
Pressure is mounting on Prime Minister Anthony Albanese over religious discrimination laws with parents and teachers declaring the proposed changes an attack on faith-based schools. Source: The Catholic Weekly.
Pope urges theologians to connect with experts
Pope Francis says theologians must engage with experts in other fields as they investigate and explain the Christian faith because faith in God is not abstract but affects the way people live and interact with others. Source: NCR Online.
Albanese strikes housing agreement with states
Australians will be promised $12.3 billion in new housing programs in a Budget pitch to ease fears of chronic shortages, with new support for women and children who need shelter after fleeing domestic violence. Source: Sydney Morning Herald.