Renowned theologian Paul Zulehner has called for bold changes to the Catholic Church, advocating a move from clericalism to a synodal model centred on baptism rather than ordination. Speaking to Sonntag, the Viennese pastoral theologian said the Church must adapt to remain relevant and inclusive. Zulehner envisions a Church that encourages active participation by all Read more
From now on bishops will be expected to follow up and report their progress on the proposals delegates presented at October’s Synod on Synodality, says Pope Francis. The Synod’s final document must be accepted since it constitutes church teaching, says Francis. “The Final Document participates in the ordinary Magisterium of the Successor of Peter and Read more
School bullying is the subject of an Australia-wide review which aims to stamp out the pervasive behaviour and better safeguard students. Schools are navigating a minefield of interactions that are playing out online, outside school hours and on platforms that are beyond their reach. “Teachers are under so much pressure to solve the fact that Read more
The serene grandeur of the Crypt Church located beneath the Basilica of the National Shrine of the Immaculate Conception, a significant Catholic pilgrimage site in the United States, served as the backdrop for an important moment for the Secular Institute Crusaders of Mary. Soft candlelight flickered, creating shadows on the stone walls. The scent of Read more
Based on age and gender, nearly 30 percent of people hospitalised in Japan following suicide attempts are women in their 20s, according to a report by the nation’s first suicide attempt data tracking system. Among 1,987 attempted suicides recorded between December 2022 and December 2023, women in their 20s stood at 28 percent (570 people), Read more
Speaking at the 2024 Australian Federal Parliamentary Interfaith Breakfast, award-winning journalist Dr Rachael Kohn highlighted the importance of religion in fostering democracy and urged Australians to work together for the common good. The annual event was co-hosted by Australian Catholic University (ACU) and Speaker of the House Milton Dick MP in Canberra on 21 November. Read more
A Catholic church in Lucerne, Switzerland, has sparked controversy by installing an artificial intelligence hologram of Jesus Christ into a confessional as part of an experimental art installation. The project, titled Deus in Machina, aims to explore the role of technology in religious practices and will conclude with a discussion and presentation on 27 November. Read more
According to Christopher Hale, co-founder of Catholics for Harris, the Democratic Party’s inability to connect with Catholic voters cost Vice President Kamala Harris the 2024 election. In an op-ed for Newsweek, Hale blamed the defeat on a lack of faith outreach and a perceived “God problem” within the party. Exit polls revealed that 58% of Read more