Independent Senator Jacqui Lambie's office released a graphic comparing a "big problem"' with Islamic radicalisation to child molestation in the Australian Catholic Church.

The graphic asks if a royal commission is uncovering paedophilia in the Church, why couldn't one be held to "discover the truth" about "hate preachers, radicalisation and terrorism".

"The Australian Catholic Church for years has had a big problem with child molesters . . . and now we have a royal commission to discover the truth", the text above a graphic of the cross reads.

"Australian Islam for years has had a big problem with hate preachers, radicalisation and terrorism . . . Why can't we discover the truth with a royal commission?" the other half of the graphic reads.

The writing is placed above a crescent moon and star - a symbol associated with the Muslim faith.

It comes after One Nation leader Pauline Hanson called for a similar commission into whether Islam is a religion or an ideology.

Her policies include a ban on building new mosques until the commission is held, and installing CCTV cameras in all existing mosques.

Meanwhile, one of Pope Francis's closest advisors has urged Catholics to strengthen dialogue with Muslims.

Speaking in Ireland, US Cardinal Sean O'Malley warned against scape-goating Muslims following the atrocity in Nice and other terrorist attacks on the west.

The cardinal recalled that the Irish were once blamed for America's ills.

"I think immigration is such an important issue, requires a lot of reflection," he said.

"It requires people with wisdom to come together and talk about what is best for the common good."

Cardinal O'Malley admitted he is worried by Donald Trump's rhetoric on the issue.

Mr Trump has suggested Muslims should be barred from entering the US.

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• Daily Mail Australia
• RTE
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"I don't want Australia to be taken over by Islam and have too many of Muslims in the country, and that's not just my views, it's the views of many Australians.

"They're actually protesting on the streets, do not want more mosques, do not want Muslim schools, do not want the burqa, do not want halal certification."

Hanson says she has no problem with other religions, but believes Islam was not compatible with Australian culture.

"Now with Islam we see terrorism, we see murders, we see problems on our streets.

"I'm calling for a royal commission into Islam to determine if it really truly is a religion or is it a political ideology trying to undermine our democracy.

"There needs to be measures to make sure foreigners don't go to New Zealand to get Australian citizenship. I'm trying to look at it fair on both sides."

On her website, Hanson says Australia is a country built on Christian values. Our laws, way of life and customs enforced in the Australian Constitution were based on a secular society.

Secularism is asserting the right to be free from religious rule and teachings or, in a state declared to be neutral on matters of belief, from the imposition by government or religion or religious practices upon the people.

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• onenation.com.au
• newshub.co.nz
• Image: aljazeera.com