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Treasurer to bank entire tax windfall from Iran war
The extra tax revenue generated by the Iran war will be saved in its entirety, as the federal government downplays major cost-of-living relief in next week’s federal budget. Source: ABC News.
Archbishop invites clergy to return to the heart of their vocation
Perth Archbishop Timothy Costelloe SDB has invited clergy of his archdiocese to return to the heart of their vocation: Jesus Christ. Source: The Record.
Pope remembers journalists killed by war and violence
Pope Leo XIV yesterday remembered journalists and reporters killed by war and violence, warning that press freedom is often violated around the world. Source: EWTN News.
Surge in number of young Australians considered ‘unable to work’
The number of working-age Australians relying on welfare payments has surged to almost 1.4 million, as the Albanese Government manages an increasing share of young men and women who are considered unable to work. Source: The Australian.
Co-educational Catholic college to open on Sydney’s North Shore
Families on Sydney’s North Shore will soon have a new reason to celebrate, with the launch of Siena Catholic College – a co-educational Catholic college offering a seamless learning journey from kindergarten to year 12. Source: CSBB.
Humanitarian crisis in Lebanon deepens despite fragile ceasefire
A fragile ceasefire agreed to in mid‑April has brought only limited respite for civilians in Lebanon, where the humanitarian situation continues to deteriorate following weeks of intense hostilities. Source: Caritas Australia.
British archbishop condemns rising antisemitism in UK
A British archbishop who leads on dialogue with other faiths has condemned rising antisemitism as the likelihood of a terrorist attack in the United Kingdom was raised from “substantial” to “severe”. Source: The Tablet.
New York Archdiocese proposes abuse claims settlement
The Archdiocese of New York has proposed a $US800 million ($A1.1 billion) settlement to resolve some 1,300 abuse claims involving clergy and staff brought under lookback laws in that state. Source: OSV News.
Popemobile hits the road for 13-city tour of US
Even though Pope Leo XIV is not visiting the United States this year, the popemobile is. Source: CNS.