Articles by Ashleigh Banks

Pope Francis’ World Youth Day challenge IMAGE Church

Pope Francis’ World Youth Day challenge

February 26, 2018

“It’s time to break free from fear, fake online personas and looking at the world through a digital screen display”, Pope Francis has told young people in a message, published by the Vatican on earlier this month.

A Catholic response to gun violence in America IMAGE Church

A Catholic response to gun violence in America

February 23, 2018

In the wake of yet another mass shooting in America which claimed the lives of 17 people, attention has again focused on the country’s gun control debate.

Turn the light off when you leave IMAGE Church

Turn the light off when you leave

February 23, 2018

Our hottest summer on record is coming to an end - but spare a thought for the residents of Coober Pedy. Daytime temperatures higher than 48C mean half of the town's inhabitants live underground.

Pope Francis: Sainthood for the late Pope Paul VI IMAGE Church

Pope Francis: Sainthood for the late Pope Paul VI

February 22, 2018

During his annual Lenten meeting with the priests of Rome last week, Pope Francis confirmed the Late Pope Paul VI will be made a saint this year.

Religious freedom is necessary in pluralist Australia IMAGE Church

Religious freedom is necessary in pluralist Australia

February 21, 2018

Religious freedom must be enshrined in Australian law and recognised as a right, rather than an exception or an exemption.

Findings from Catholic church’s largest-ever survey help guide youth ministry IMAGE Church

Findings from Catholic church’s largest-ever survey help guide youth ministry

February 20, 2018

Researchers from Australia and the United States will present their findings on how young people perceive and engage with the Catholic Church during one of a series of significant events that will be held during the Year of Youth.