Australian bishops warn of implications of proposed ‘espionage laws’
Catholic bishops have raised concerns that new legislation cracking down on foreign interference and espionage could force church members to register as agents of the Vatican.
Former St Francis Xavier's College student to realise her Olympic dream
“I love skating. I couldn’t imagine doing anything else. Really, it’s just living a daily dream everyday.”
Pope to send expert to Chile to investigate allegations of abuse
Pope Francis is sending one of the Vatican’s most respected investigators - the Archbishop of Malta, Charles Scicluna - to Chile “to listen to those who have expressed the desire to provide elements” about Bishop Juan Barros.
8 remarkable Catholic Churches around the world
These Catholic churches are as beautiful as they are fascinating. Take a look at our pick of the most remarkable Catholic churches around the globe.
The ‘Mother-of-Pearl Church’ celebrates its centenary year
Few churches in Australia are more remote, or beautiful, than the Sacred Heart Church in Beagle Bay, part of the Catholic Diocese of Broome.
Pope denounces “fake news” in World Communications Day message
In his message for World Communications Day 2018, Pope Francis has dedicated this year to “fake news and journalism for peace.”
1.2 million turn out for Pope’s last Mass in Latin America
Pope Francis is headed back to the Vatican after a week-long trip to Chile and Peru
An exciting and scary enterprise
Conversing with Brendon Mannyx about his life journey so far, it is hard to push away images of Abram setting off from home to a foreign land or of Ruth leaving all behind to accompany Naomi to an unknown destiny. Harder still, when Brendon tells of his pilgrimages and faith adventures overseas, to dismiss the soundtrack of leaving boats behind on familiar shores to “follow you again, my Lord”.