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Aussie Bishops Urge Action on Cost-of-Living Crisis

2/10/2026

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The Australian Catholic Bishops Conference released a social justice statement titled "The Cost of our Living: Economic and Social Justice for the Common Good."
It highlights food insecurity and delayed medical care faced by Australians due to the cost-of-living crisis.
Archbishop Timothy Costelloe calls for compassion and action.
The bishops call for practical responses, including donations and volunteering, to alleviate the crisis and uphold human dignity.

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The Australian Catholic Bishops Conference released a social justice statement titled "The Cost of our Living: Economic and Social Justice for the Common Good."
It highlights food insecurity and delayed medical care faced by Australians due to the cost-of-living crisis.
Archbishop Timothy Costelloe calls for compassion and action.
The bishops call for practical responses, including donations and volunteering, to alleviate the crisis and uphold human dignity.