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One group hit hardest by cost-of-living pressures
The real cost of living is growing at almost double the inflation rate for millions of working families as their soaring mortgages and high insurance premiums wipe out the benefits of higher wages and government handouts. Source: The Age.
Vinnies chief’s lesson in homelessness and the power of community
After losing her own house to fire last year, Vinnies South Australia chief Evelyn O’Loughlin gained a deeply personal insight into homelessness and the importance of support. Source: In Daily.
Melbourne farewells Fr Caddy, the new Bishop of Cairns
Melbourne Archdiocese has farewelled its vicar general as Fr Joe Caddy departs for Far North Queensland to take up his new role as Bishop of Cairns. Source: Melbourne Catholic.
Government close to finalising electoral reforms
The Albanese Government is close to finalising its plan for broad changes to election laws, including spending limits, donation caps and truth standards for political ads. Source: ABC News.
Bethany ‘thankful to God’ for chance to play St Mary MacKillop
When Bethany Valente views her portrayal of St Mary of the Cross MacKillop on the saint’s feast day today, she will be feeling gratitude more than any other emotion. Source: The Catholic Leader.
Hope in every step as Jesuits walk for Myanmar
Participants in Jesuit Mission Australia’s “One Foot Raised” campaign helped to bring attention to the suffering of people in Myanmar and raised more than $53,000.
Pray for end to discrimination in Afghanistan and Pakistan: Pope
Pope Francis has condemned violence and discrimination based on religion and asked people to pray for its end in Afghanistan and neighbouring Pakistan. Source: OSV News.
US Cardinal stresses need for unity at LGBTQ conference
Speaking at a US conference for Catholics who identify as LGBTQ, Cardinal Wilton Gregory stressed the need for unity in what he called “an extraordinary if not risky moment for our Church and country”. Source: CNA.
Papal almoner oversees new shipment of food and medicine to Ukraine
The Pope’s charitable efforts continue towards Ukraine, a country he has long described as “martyred”, with trucks loaded with essential supplies leaving Rome for the war-torn country yesterday. Source: Vatican News.