Issue 2021 January 23
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Treat allegations of Vatican funds to Australia with caution
UPDATE: Shortly after this News Weekly story was written, Austrac revealed that it over-estimated bank transfers from the Vatican City to Australia for the past six years by more than $ 2 billion. After weeks of working with the Holy See’s financial intelligence unit, Austrac has confirmed there were only 362 transfers from the Vatican to Australia during that time, with a total…
Covid19, Biden’s America, China and defending our democracy
Covid19 is likely to continue as a major domestic and international disruptor in 2021. While covid19 vaccines give some hope, they may be no panacea. The Pfizer and Moderna vaccines have been remarkably good at preventing serious illness. However, their trials only tracked how many vaccinated people became sick, leaving open the possibility that some vaccinated people could become infected without developing symptoms…
