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PM Albanese leaves door open to tax changes
Prime Minister Anthony Albanese has left the door open to further tweaks to the tax policies central to last week’s budget, as he and his Treasurer continue to struggle to sell their plan to a sceptical public. Source: The West Australian.
Pope Leo urges ‘perseverance’ after confirmation
Pope Leo XIV has encouraged young Catholics awaiting confirmation to “pay special attention” to one of the gifts of the Holy Spirit – perseverance – lamenting that church attendance often drops off after receiving the sacrament. Source: EWTN News.
Government accepts 14 steps to tackle antisemitism
The Albanese Government has accepted all 14 recommendations made by antisemitism royal commissioner Virginia Bell in her interim report. Source: The Australian.
Nation reflects on Hollingworth’s legacy
Former Governor-General and Anglican archbishop Peter Hollingworth, whose career was clouded by his handling of child abuse in the church, has died aged 91. Source: News.com.au.
Church brings hope to Lebanon as war continues
When people lose hope in the future, even the deepest love of homeland is not enough to make them stay, writes Bernard Toutounji. Source: Aid to the Church in Need.
‘Deep love’ at the heart of Christian unity
Brisbane Archbishop Shane Mackinlay was joined by leaders of nine other Christian churches at St Stephen’s Cathedral yesterday for the Week of Prayer for Christian Unity service. Source: The Catholic Leader.
Mosque shooting an ‘attack on human dignity’: Bishop
San Diego Bishop Michael Pham says Catholics stand united in solidarity and prayer with the Muslim community after a deadly shooting at a mosque complex on Monday killed three adults, including a security guard. Source: OSV News.
Alarming spike in death penalty use
The number of executions around the globe in 2025 surged to the highest recorded figure in 44 years, a new Amnesty International report said. Source: Catholic Review.
Police recover stolen skull of Czech Republic saint
The stolen skull of one of the Czech Republic’s most beloved saints has been found, police announced. Source: OSV News.