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Canon Law experts equip delegates to tackle evolving Church

More than 95 delegates from Australia, New Zealand, Asia and North America gathered in Brisbane this month for the 57th Annual Canon Law Conference where they discussed key challenges and developments in canon law. Hosted by the Canon Law Society of Australia and New Zealand, the four-day event aimed to equip attendees with tools to Read more

Cracks, climate change, safety, close church

Holy Cross Church Miramar - sacred space

Holy Cross Church in Miramar will close its doors in a move that has surprised some in the local community. Holy Cross church is one of three churches in the parish. Safety paramount Although 13 years have passed since the Christchurch Earthquake, the parish stated that “the decision is based on recent earthquakes and torrential Read more

Analysis and Comment

‘Season of Creation’ – everything and everyone is connected!

Creation

About 1,600 years ago, the brilliant Doctor of the Church St. Ambrose admonished those of wealth who clung to their sense of entitlement: “You are not making a gift of what is yours to the poor man, but you are giving him back what is his. “You have been appropriating things that are meant to Read more

A bishop explains how support for the Treaty aligns with Christian unity

Treaty

Sitting at Turangawaewae at Kiingi Tūheitia’s tangi last week, I found myself reflecting on growing up in Stokes Valley. It’s probably fair to say that as a teenager my actions were sometimes sub-optimal. One incident in particular came to mind from my college days, when I’d made an inappropriate comment to a fellow student who Read more

Caring for pets can teach us about Christian love

I was on retreat when I stumbled upon her. In truth, she was a pitiful sight to behold. Her ear was bleeding, and severely deformed, as though it had been ripped off of her, and a large tumour had taken root at the side of her face. Without a second thought, my hands reached out, Read more

Seven takeaways from Pope Francis’ Asia trip

Pope

The Pope is back in Rome after his visits to Asia and Oceania. Here’s what we learned from his historic trip. Able and willing superstar First, despite rumors to the contrary, Pope Francis is still up to the job. In just 11 days (Sept. 2-13), he visited four countries where the heat and humidity sap Read more

Synod too preoccupied with itself

The Synod working document is failing to address adequately the needs of people on the margins of society, according to Bishop Erwin Kräutler. Kräutler, a prominent voice for social justice, is disappointed with the Catholic Church’s preparations for the second session of the Synod on Synodality. “The Synod cannot retreat ‘from the evil world’ into Read more

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  • Springfield faith leaders denounce claims of Haitians “eating pets”

    Haitians not eating pets

    Religious leaders in Springfield, Ohio gathered on Sunday (15 September) to denounce false claims that Haitian migrants in the area were “eating pets”. Rev. Carl Ruby of Central Christian Church addressed the issue directly during a service, declaring “Haitians are not eating pets in Springfield”. Rev. Ruby’s remarks came after former President Donald Trump made Read more

  • Theologian calls for end to “toxic masculinity” in Church

    end Toxic Masculinity

    Birgit Weiler, a theologian and nun based in Peru, has called for the Catholic Church to address what she describes as “toxic masculinity” within its structures. Weiler, a theological advisor to the Latin American bishops’ council CELAM, highlighted that Jesus challenged the patriarchal norms of his time, treating women as equals. During an online lecture, Read more

  • Pope faces criticism over religious pluralism comments

    Pope criticised over pluralism

    Pope Francis’ recent remarks about religious pluralism have sparked criticism from within the Catholic Church, with stinging comments coming from more conservative figures. During an interfaith gathering in Singapore, the Pope went off-script from his prepared speech. He emphasised that different faiths serve as “languages” leading to the same divine truth. “There’s only one God, Read more

  • Catholic high school ditches five-day week for students

    A prestigious Catholic high school that charges A$12,000 tuition fees has shaken up tradition and will allow its senior students to learn from home one day a week. Chevalier College, in NSW’s affluent semi-rural Bowral, will make its flexible school week permanent in 2025, following a successful trial in 2024. The Illawarra-based Catholic high school Read more

  • Inspiring nones – new online project for Catholic youth

    A primary school teacher in Yorkshire aims to transform Catholic nones’ faith experience through an innovative online video series. Greg Finn, an educator from Our Lady of Lourdes Catholic Primary Academy, has launched “The Redeemed“, a weekly video project designed to encourage stillness, prayer and spiritual reflection among Catholic secondary school students. Aiming to engage Read more