Religious freedom is necessary in pluralist Australia
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
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.
Pope Francis renews Sexual Abuse Commission amid criticism
Pope Francis has renewed a commission on clergy sexual abuse, confirming an American cardinal as its head, as the Vatican promises to give victims a greater say in its work.
10 breathtaking Churches from around the world
What is the most beautiful place of worship that comes to your mind? Maybe it’s St Mary’s Cathedral in Sydney or perhaps it’s further afield - like the iconic St Peter’s Basilica in Rome or the glorious Notre-Dame in Paris. Everyone has their favourite.
So this is life on Mars: Intergalactic travel from a Catholic perspective
Serial innovator, Elon Musk, recently catapulted the world forward in terms of intergalactic travel as he launched SpaceX, an aerospace company which will make space travel cheaper and far more accessible. Many see this as the first step in populating Mars
The Pope receives ashes in solemn Ash Wednesday ceremony in Rome
At the annual Ash Wednesday Mass, Pope Francis invited everyone to live the 40 days of Lent as a time to “pause” from things which keep us from virtue and to return home to the loving and merciful embrace of Jesus Christ.
What’s in a name: How popes choose their papal name
On 13 March, 2013, Jorge Mario Bergoglio became the 266th Pope of the Catholic Church. Upon stepping into the role of Pope, Bergoglio took the papal name Francis in honour of Saint Francis of Assisi.
A Millennial’s guide to Lent
You may have missed the memo but we are about to begin the Season of Lent – historically, one of the Catholic calendar’s most important periods.