In pope's homeland, laypeople at forefront of child protection in the Church
- Feb 21, 2020
Archbishop Peter Comensoli
- Home
- Archbishop Peter Comensoli
Committee to recommend Australian bishops give laity certain controls
- Jan 16, 2020
A six-person committee charged with reviewing church governance and management is expected to present Australia’s bishops with a plan to overhaul the management of the Church in the country.
Australia to amend religious freedom bills to consider health facilities
- Oct 17, 2019
The Australian government said it will make changes to religious freedom legislation concerning religious hospitals and aged-care facilities, after the Catholic Church pushed for changes to a recently released draft legislation package.
Some Australians fear religious freedom laws won’t give enough protection
- Aug 28, 2019
The Australian government is preparing to introduce the country’s first religious freedom laws, but some senior Catholic clerics are concerned they may not go far enough.
Pell verdict an emotional, polarizing case for Australians
- Aug 23, 2019
When an Australian court on Wednesday upheld the conviction of Cardinal George Pell for abusing minors, the ruling drew mixed reactions from Australians ranging from celebration, to tears, and for some, a desire to simply move on.
Cardinal Pell appeal verdict looms but may not be final word
- Aug 20, 2019
The most senior Catholic cleric found guilty of sexually abusing children will learn the outcome of his appeal on Wednesday though the verdict still may not be the final word on his convictions for molesting two choirboys in an Australian cathedral more than two decades ago.
Australian prelate says mandatory reporting, seal of confession not ‘mutually exclusive’
- Aug 16, 2019
Mandatory reporting of child sex abuse by religious ministers is a welcome reform, according to Archbishop Peter Comensoli of Melbourne, but the seal of confession can’t be broken for any reason.
Most Read
Latest Stories
Quick Links
Currents News The Tablet DeSales Media Group in the Diocese of Brooklyn Angelus News The Catholic Channel on Sirius XM Catholic Standard Catholic TV
About Crux
We’re a news site dedicated to offering the very best in smart, wired and independent coverage of the Vatican and the Catholic Church.
Connect with us
Latest
© 2019 Crux Catholic Media Inc. 