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Energy rebates and rent relief in federal Budget
Broad cost-of-living relief in the federal Budget faces early fire from experts and economists, but Treasurer Jim Chalmers insists the measures are sorely needed. Source: AAP.
Budget fails to address aged care, health pressures
Catholic Health Australia has criticised the Albanese Government for delaying essential aged care reforms and ignoring the private hospital system in its federal Budget yesterday.
Synodal process gives women a voice: envoy
The Church’s global synodal process has made it easier for women to voice different opinions and share diverse experiences, including inside the Vatican, according to Australia’s ambassador there. Source: NCR Online.
Archbishop pens letter on religious freedom
Hobart Archbishop Julian Porteous has written a pastoral letter to the faithful of Tasmania expressing concern over threats to religious freedom posed by “certain ideological positions” imposed “by means of legislation”. Source: Hobart Archdiocese.
There’s no place like HOME for care and stability
Uncle Dan is flourishing. The gifted guitarist, brilliant chess player and wonderful listener is finally who he was always supposed to be thanks to HOME in Queanbeyan, according to his niece Bronwyn. Source: Catholic Voice.
Vinnies honours late NSW president Paul Burton
The St Vincent de Paul Society NSW has paid tribute to its state president, Paul Burton, who died on Sunday.
Do not cast off the elderly, Pope Francis urges
Pope Francis has urged families around the world to remain close to grandparents and senior family members, imploring people to spend time with older relatives who may be facing “solitude and abandonment”. Source: CNA.
German Catholic leader calls for mission of hope
The German Bishops Conference president has called Germany – a nation whose very history is entangled with the Catholic Church – a “mission country”. Source: National Catholic Register.
Pope seeks unity in India’s Syro-Malabar Church
The divisions within the Syro-Malabar Church in India are the work of the devil, who has convinced some people, including priests, that their way is the only way to celebrate the Eucharist, Pope Francis said. Source: OSV News.