“What I’d like to see is the breaking down of this notion that there are the professional Christians—who are the priests, the bishops, the religious and many lay people—and the recognition that we’re all part of this together.”
Australia
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Father Rob Galea’s preaching strategies for reaching disengaged youth
“Explain the resurrection to me in two minutes without using any church language.” This is the challenge that Father Rob Galea tells “Preach,” host Ricardo da Silva, S.J., he sets for his staff to ensure they can easily relate to the young people they serve.
Posted inFaith, Vatican Dispatch
Australia’s Archbishop Costelloe: Cardinal Newman’s ‘development of doctrine’ is key to understanding the synod
“Newman’s theology of the development of doctrine enables us to be grounded in our tradition and open to ways in which we can grow in our understanding of it,” Archbishop Costelloe tells Gerard O’Connell. “That’s a key to this whole process.”
Posted inPolitics & Society, Short Take
Australia just voted down a voice for First Nations in its Constitution. What comes next for the Indigenous rights movement?
After the defeat of “The Voice” referendum, there is still an opportunity for Australians to reckon with their past. Catholics worldwide should also seek reconciliation with Indigenous peoples.
Posted inFaith, News
Australian father allowed to sue for damages related to overturned abuse allegations against Cardinal Pell
A father is suing for damages for the nervous shock he suffered when he learned of allegations his son had been abused.
Posted inFaith, News
Cardinal Pell’s funeral: Mourners and protesters gather in Sydney to bid farewell
“As I heard the chant ‘Cardinal Pell should go to Hell,’ I thought, ‘Ah ha! At least they now believe in the afterlife!’ Perhaps this is St. George Pell’s first miracle,” former Prime Minister Tony Abbott said.
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Police ask court to ban gay-rights protest at Cardinal Pell’s Sydney funeral
The New South Wales Police Force said on Tuesday it has rejected an application from a Sydney-based gay rights group for a permit to protest outside the cathedral on Thursday due to safety concerns.
Posted inExplainer, Faith
Explainer: Cardinal Pell’s complicated (and critical) relationship with Pope Francis
Cardinal George Pell, who died on Jan. 10, left behind an article and a memorandum that revealed his thoughts about Pope Francis, his actions, and future conclaves, among many others.
Posted inFaith, Vatican Dispatch
Australia’s Cardinal Pell dies suddenly at 81
A leading Australian Catholic and close advisor to Pope Francis, the cardinal had participated in the funeral of his friend, Pope Benedict XVI, just last week.
Posted inFaith, Interviews
Australia’s Archbishop Costelloe: Women’s ordination and church governance are ‘big theological questions’
“Even if you leave the ordination question aside for a moment, there is still a great need to explore ways of engaging women in all other levels of the life of the church in significant roles. There is still a lot of work to be done.”