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Budget to reveal bottom-line improvement and ‘spending restraint’
Today’s federal budget will reveal a $45 billion improvement in the bottom line over this and the next three financial years, as Treasurer Jim Chalmers promises “spending restraint” at a time of high and rising inflation. Source: The Guardian.
Catholic sector calls for 60,000 extra home care packages
Catholic Health Australia is calling on the Albanese Government to fund up to 60,000 additional Support at Home packages in today’s federal budget to address a growing aged care waitlist.
Pope appoints US bishop Ordinariate Administrator in Australia
Pope Leo XIV has announced the new apostolic administrator of the Personal Ordinariate of Our Lady of the Southern Cross in Australia following the appointment of Archbishop Anthony Randazzo to Prefect of the Dicastery for Legislative Texts at the Vatican. Source: Broken Bay News.
Pope calls on Christians and Muslims to ‘revive humanity where it has grown cold’
In a meeting with participants in an interfaith colloquium yesterday, Pope Leo XIV called on Christians and Muslims to “revive humanity where it has grown cold” and “transform indifference into solidarity”. Source: Vatican News.
Ordination a historic occasion for Maronites in Queensland
Fr Michael Khoury pursued his love for serving God and His Church for decades to become the first man ordained as a Maronite priest in Queensland. Source: The Catholic Leader.
Synod aims to reflect voice of community
Toowoomba’s Diocesan Synod, to be held in October, is beginning to take shape, with a facilitator training session ahead of the diocesan-wide listening sessions over the next two months.
Marist Brothers offer public apology for abuse in NZ
The Marist Brothers in New Zealand have offered a formal apology to survivors of abuse, acknowledging the profound harm caused under the brothers’ care and the lasting pain carried by those affected, their families and communities. Source: CathNews NZ.
Priests and religious welcome impeachment of Philippines VP
Lawmakers impeached Philippines Vice President Sara Duterte yesterday after finding sufficient grounds to send her to trial in a Church-supported corruption case. Source: The Tablet.
Pope and brothers speak every week but ‘keep politics to a limit’
John Prevost says he speaks with his brother, Pope Leo XIV, and their eldest brother, Louis Prevost, every week, but “we keep politics to a limit”. Source: National Catholic Register.