Francine Pirola, co-director of the Sydney-based Marriage Resource Center, said the council had produced a “vastly improved” revision of the section of the document on women, which had been the focus of a major disruption July 6.
Marilyn Rodrigues, Catholic News Service
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Over 60 members of Australia’s Plenary Council stage protest over failed vote on women deacons
The agenda for the Second Assembly of Australia’s Plenary Council was disrupted July 6 after more than 60 of the 277 members staged a protest over issues regarding women in the church.
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Australian bishops reject criticism of move to single safeguarding office
The Catholic bishops of Australia are refuting claims that they are not doing enough to combat sexual abuse within the church.
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In Australia, deaths of four children lead to stories of faith
The deaths of three siblings and their cousin — killed as they were walking to get ice cream — led to stories of faith and forgiveness that “stunned the world,” a priest said at their funeral.
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Priests swap clericals for camouflage to help fight Australian fires
In Australia, priests are joining in the effort to combat the devasting bushfires that have swept the country.