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Australia religious freedom aims to ‘respect’ country’s diversity of faith
- Dec 14, 2018
The Australian government will seek to pass religious discrimination protection legislation in 2019.
Australian archbishop cleared of child sex abuse cover-up
- Dec 6, 2018
An Australian appeal court on Thursday overturned a conviction against the most senior Catholic cleric ever found guilty of covering up child sex abuse.
Catholic schools in Australia to receive funding increase
- Nov 8, 2018
Catholic schools in Australia have secured an increase in funding from the government following an outcry from Catholic leaders, but some Australians have been questioning the Church’s tactics in securing the funding.
PNG bishops call for asylum seekers to be admitted to Australia
- Nov 7, 2018
Police in Papua New Guinea are moving sick refugees and migrants out of the capital city in preparation for a major economic conference, drawing ongoing criticism from the country’s Catholic leaders.
New Zealand bishops reaffirm commitment to government abuse inquiry
- Oct 19, 2018
The Catholic bishops of New Zealand have countered reports that say they are backing away from an upcoming government inquiry into sexual abuse cases in state and religious institutions in the country.
New Zealand cardinal: Church has ‘shortcomings’ with LGBT community
- Jun 21, 2018
Cardinal John Dew of New Zealand said the bishops of the country “humbly acknowledge our shortcomings” after a new survey of religion in the island nation says only a third of the country identifies as Christian, down from 43 percent in 2013, and 49 percent in 2006.
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