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Chalmers says Labor can meet commitment to build 1.2m homes by 2029
Federal Treasurer Jim Chalmers has doubled down on Labor’s ability to build 1.2 million homes by June 30, 2029, after accidentally published advice from Treasury said the deadline would not be met. Source: News.com.au.
Carmelite Monastery an oasis of peace and prayer for 50 years
While the demographics of the Carmelite community members have changed over the years, their life of prayer in intimate friendship with Christ remains constant. Source: Hobart Archdiocese.
Church leaders visit West Bank Christian town after attacks by Israeli settlers
Church leaders in the Holy Land made a joint visit to the only all-Christian town in the West Bank after it suffered attacks by illegal Israeli settlers. Source: The Tablet.
UK abortion figures ‘shocking and tragic’
Nearly one in three conceptions in England and Wales ends in abortion, newest government figures have revealed. Source: OSV News.
Gunmen kill security guard, abduct three seminarians in Nigeria
Three seminarians were kidnapped and a security guard was killed in an armed attack on Immaculate Conception Minor Seminary in the Diocese of Auchi in Nigeria on July 10. Source: CNA.
Caring for others is the supreme law: Pope
In the service of life, caring for others is “the supreme law” that comes before all of society’s rules, Pope Leo XIV said yesterday. Source: OSV News.
Government urged to adopt climate pollution reduction plan
Catholic Religious Australia has written open letters to Prime Minister Anthony Albanese and Climate Change and Energy Minister Chris Bowen, urging the Government to adopt a strong climate pollution reduction plan with a net zero emissions target by 2035.
Albanese under pressure from Greens over human rights act
Prime Minister Anthony Albanese is facing pressure from the Greens to take advantage of his parliamentary majority to implement a human rights act, which has drawn criticism for galvanising judicial activism and limiting religious freedom. Source: The Australian.
Caritas Australia chief calls for more protection for aid workers
Caritas Australia chief executive Kirsten Sayers has called for stronger protections for aid workers in a meeting with Australian ambassador to the Holy See, Keith Pitt.