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Society ‘let down’ by removal from sale of drugs used for end-of-life care
Townsville Bishop Tim Harris says society has been “let down” after essential drugs for end-of-life care, including morphine, were pulled from the market. Source: Townsville Bulletin.
Premiers oppose planned NDIS reforms
South Australian Premier Peter Malinauskas has penned a letter on behalf of state premiers to oppose the Albanese Government’s planned reforms to save billions from the National Disability Insurance Scheme. Source: ABC News.
Details released for funeral of Bishop Manning
Details have been confirmed for the funeral of Bishop Kevin Manning, the second Bishop of Parramatta. Source: Catholic Outlook.
New Zealand report finds 200,000 suffered abuse in care
New Zealand Prime Minister Christopher Luxon expressed regret yesterday after a Royal Commission of Inquiry report found some 200,000 children, young people and vulnerable adults were abused in state and religious care over the past 70 years. Source: Reuters.
Stella Maris crew on a mission to help seafarers
It’s often the little things in life that bring happiness and joy, but when you’re a seafarer who has been out at sea for 45 days and haven’t seen your family for up to eight months, those little things can be few and far between. Source: The Southern Cross.
Good Sams offering financial support for women undertaking tertiary studies
The Sisters of the Good Samaritan are inviting applications for its 2025 Study, Accompaniment and Mentoring program for Catholic women.
Shock and disbelief in New Caledonia as Catholic churches burned down
New Caledonia’s Catholic community is in shock and disbelief as two of its historic missions were burned down by rioters last week. Source: RNZ.
Patriarch asks Christians to stay in the Holy Land despite difficulties
With the Gaza war nearing its one-year mark, Jerusalem’s Latin patriarch has urged Christians to stay, and has asked for prayers amid what he has called an “objectively intolerable” situation. Source: Crux.
Priest calls on Pope to denounce bullfighting
A British priest has appeared in an advertisement for the People for the Ethical Treatment of Animals UK, denouncing bullfighting and calling on Pope Francis to condemn the sport. Source: CNA.