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Baby recession deepens in biggest cities amid cost-of-living crisis
Baby recessions in Australia’s biggest cities deepened in 2024 amid sustained cost-of-living pressures, dragging the nation’s birthrate to a near-record low in 2024. Source: The Guardian.
Jewish community urges Labor to implement plan to stop antisemitism
The nation’s Jewish community has told Labor it cannot wait any longer to implement a landmark plan to stop the wave of anti-Semitic hate, after Education Minister Jason Clare said he would not move until seeing a similar report on stamping out Islamophobia. Source: The Australian.
From Francis to Leo: Examining the transition
“From Pope Francis to Pope Leo” was the theme of a thought-provoking discussion hosted by the Sydney Institute on July 7. Source: The Catholic Weekly.
New national report says rental crisis worsening
A new report by national housing campaign Everybody’s Home has laid bare Australia’s worsening rental crisis. Source: News.com.au.
Charity never takes a vacation: Papal Almoner
Activity for Pope Leo may slow down during July – but not his charitable outreach. Source: Vatican News.
Sisters of the Good Samaritan looking for the write stuff
Entries have opened for The Good Oil Writers’ Award, which aims to support and encourage the development of aspiring and published writers. Source: Sisters of the Good Samaritan.
‘Jesus wants his Church to remain in Syria’
Homs Archbishop Jacques Mourad has issued an urgent appeal for the future of the Christian presence in Syria amid a situation marked by violence, poverty, and the collapse of institutions. Source: CNA.
Church of England considers plans to exhume head of martyr
The Church of England is considering plans to exhume and enshrine the head of St Thomas More, the patron saint of statesmen and politicians, in time for the 500th anniversary of his 1535 martyrdom. Source: OSV News.
Multifaith youth pilgrimage promotes peace on Korean Peninsula
Participants of a Catholic-led multifaith peace pilgrimage held at the demilitarised zone between South and North Korea have reiterated the need for peace and solidarity among both nations. Source: UCA News.