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Cost-of-living pressures lead to drop in national mood and outlook
Cost-of-living pressures have emerged as the leading concern for households as Australians become increasingly pessimistic about the path the country is taking, a major survey has revealed. Source: The Australian.
Pope names 21 new cardinals from around the world
Pope Francis announced yesterday that he will hold a consistory for the creation of 21 new cardinals at the end of September. Source: Crux.
Global meeting to map future for universities in AI age
Academics and Church leaders will discuss the impact of artificial intelligence at a gathering of Catholic research universities in Milan this week. Source: ACU.
Catholic Mission team joins unveiling of program for papal trip to Mongolia
A team of Catholic Mission representatives visiting Mongolia had the privilege on Friday of witnessing the unveiling of the official program and logo of Pope Francis’ historic visit to Mongolia in September.
Nicaraguan bishop back in jail after refusing exile
Nicaraguan Bishop Rolando José Álvarez Lagos has been sent back to prison after negotiations between the Nicaraguan bishops and the government of dictator Daniel Ortega broke down, Nicaraguan news sources reported. Source: CNA.
Cost-of-living and ‘brutal’ housing market forcing more onto the streets
The housing and cost-of-living crises have seen a 34 per cent increase in rough sleepers in the past year, with Vinnies saying almost a third of those seeking help are doing so for the first time. Source: ABC News.
Convicted paedophile pleads guilty to another offence
One of Australia’s worst paedophile priests, Gerald Ridsdale, has pleaded guilty to another historical sexual crime after a 72nd victim came forward. Source: The Australian.
Pope Francis sends new cargo of humanitarian aid to Ukraine
Pope Francis is sending his Apostolic Almoner, Cardinal Konrad Krajewski, to Ukraine on his sixth humanitarian mission to bring closeness and a cargo of humanitarian aid. Source: Vatican News.
Lights out for growing number of households struggling to pay power bills
The number of Australian households struggling to pay their electricity bills has grown by 50 per cent in just one year, with falling temperatures and rising prices pushing more families to the edge. Source: Daily Telegraph.