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Chalmers says no recession but expect more cost-of-living pain
Households can expect significant additional cost-of-living pressures because of the war in the Middle East, with Jim Chalmers confirming that the government expects inflation to rise beyond 4.5 per cent in Australia. Source: The Guardian.
Palau’s government puts God at centre of climate policy
President Surangel Whipps Jr says Palau’s government puts God at the centre of climate policy because Palauans believe they own none of it – “everything on this planet belongs to God”. Source: The Catholic Leader.
Pope condemns depiction of war as a ‘video game’
Pope Leo XIV has called out depictions of war that transform it “into a video game”, days after a series of White House social media posts spliced footage of real bomb strikes with clips from popular gaming titles. Source: NCR Online.
Surrogacy violates dignity, rights of women and children, UN told
The practice of surrogacy violates the dignity and rights of both women and children, while tearing at family bonds, said the Vatican’s top diplomat to the United Nations. Source: OSV News.
Pope appeals for end to Middle East violence
Pope Leo XIV yesterday urged those responsible for the escalating war in the Middle East to declare a ceasefire and open paths of dialogue, warning that violence can never lead to justice or peace. Source: EWTN News.
Catholic sector and ACT Government hold Canberra meeting
Catholic Social Services Australia met with ACT Chief Minister Andrew Barr last week to strengthen collaboration in supporting the territory’s most vulnerable people.
Vinnies SA calls for minister for children and human rights act
Ahead of South Australia’s state election this weekend, the St Vincent de Paul Society SA is calling on the incoming government to take decisive action on five urgent issues affecting the dignity and wellbeing of thousands of people across the state. Source: The Southern Cross.
New Archbishop of Brisbane ‘happily’ settling into the role
Brisbane Archbishop Shane Mackinlay sat opposite ABC Radio’s Loretta Ryan for an hour, sharing stories from his life and vocation as well as his ideas for the archdiocese at a Brisbane Catholic Professionals lunch. Source: The Catholic Leader.
NSW snubs Albanese Government’s housing bonus scheme
The effectiveness of the Albanese Government’s flagship incentive program to reward states and territories for building more homes in a bid to solve the housing crisis has been criticised by the key jurisdiction tasked with building the most new dwellings. Source: The Australian.