The Catholic bishops have exhorted Australians to cast a “vote for the voiceless”, but it is doubtful that their plea will be paid much heed – by politicians or the public.
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Experience in the US serves to highlight the potential long-term economic consequences if Australia fails to legalise same-sex marriage.
Church cover-ups are extremely serious. Child victims are especially vulnerable and often suffer long-term psychological harm.
Withdrawing support for marriage equality can prompt a community backlash and alienate employees and customers.
In his new exhortation, Pope Francis issues the Catholic Church and its followers a bold challenge: to live God’s mercy more authentically.
The ‘apostolic exhortation’ calls for greater understanding of divorced couples, but falls short of allowing them a full life within the church.
One of the most important lessons we have learnt from George Pell’s royal commission appearance is the Catholic Church was – and still is – in a state of denial over child sexual abuse.
George Pell told the royal commission into child sex abuse the Catholic Church was predisposed not to believe children’s complaints. But, when abuse was reported, police and the courts believed them.
The ‘No Platform’ campaign from the National Union of Students is stifling debate on university campuses.
Soaring community outrage over the issue of child sexual abuse was this week fanned by a Tim Minchin song calling for Cardinal George Pell to return home to Australia to give evidence to the royal commission.
Tim Minchin’s latest musical offering, Come Home Cardinal Pell, is provoking strong reactions because of its blunt and direct message to Cardinal George Pell. But in terms of song-craft, it’s a winner.
The Catholic church must recognise its teachings are out of step with reality if ZIka is to be prevented from taking hold in Latin America.
If you haven’t seen Oscar winner Spotlight yet, go. It tells the true story of how decades of abuse in one city was finally uncovered - followed by revelations worldwide, including in my home town.
Spotlight tells the story of the investigative team at The Boston Globe which uncovered the extent of the child sexual abuse scandal in the Catholic Church in Boston.
When it comes to queer rights, a new BBC documentary demonstrates that it is not so long since Scotland was the UK’s regressive laggard.
A new book detailing yet more financial scandal at the Vatican shows the scale of the clean-up operation facing Pope Francis I.
For a former Boston reporter, Spotlight evokes the thrill of hard-hitting, influential reporting.
The recent synod of bishops reinforced the church’s teaching that the family is enduringly resilient and adaptable, especially in times of crisis.
When they vote October 25 in parliamentary elections, Poles will be taking a dangerous step into the unknown, and the rest of Europe may not be far behind.
What we know of Australian Catholics and their attitudes to reform of church teaching on sex and family reveals a complex picture.
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Senior Lecturer, School of Humanities and Social Science, University of Newcastle
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Professor Emerita of Religious Studies, College of the Holy Cross
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