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Australia prevents telehealth for voluntary assisted dying consults. Why, and could that change?

Labor’s national conference voted to repeal the ban but the PM fears it could undermine medical safeguards. We look at the debate shaping up

The Guardian - AU · Aug 1

Church acknowledges priest's daughter after DNA first

Linda Kelly-Lawless has been campaigning for more than six years for the Catholic Church to recognise that she is the daughter of an Australian priest.

AAP · May 1, 2025

Dignitaries join everyday Australians to farewell Pope

Catholics and political leaders have gathered across Australia to pay their respects and celebrate the life of the late Pope Francis.

AAP · Apr 27, 2025

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Inside Catholic Church's next steps after death of Pope

Australians will join Catholics around the world in mourning the death of Pope Francis both home and away, with many services planned in honour of the pontiff.

AAP · Apr 22, 2025

Kevin Andrews: politicians across the spectrum pay tribute to former Liberal defence minister after death at 69

Senior figure in Liberal party’s right wing held prominent cabinet positions in the Howard and Abbott Coalition governments

The Guardian - AU · Dec 14, 2024

Victoria’s anti-vilification laws: how will they change and who will they protect?

Protection on basis of disability, gender identity, sex and sexual orientation will keep communities safe and united, Jacinta Allan says

The Guardian - AU · Nov 26, 2024

Father Bob Maguire remembered as a 'great man' who devoted his life to society's least fortunate

Catholic priest and social justice campaigner Father Bob Maguire is being remembered by family, fellow activists, politicians and people from all walks of life as a friend of the poor and downtrodden.

ABC News · Apr 19, 2023

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Easter a celebration of faith, hope and renewal: PM

Prime Minister Anthony Albanese has led Easter well-wishes, marking Easter Sunday as a celebration of faith, hope and renewal.

AAP · Apr 8, 2023

Archbishop claims $1.9m altar boy payout 'excessive'

Archbishop Peter Comensoli is appealing a $1.9 million payout to a victim of a pedophile priest, arguing factors outside the abuse caused some of his injuries.

AAP · Mar 15, 2023

Protesters tie ribbons outside Melbourne mass for Pell

A mass for Cardinal George Pell has taken place at Melbourne's St Patrick's Cathedral, a day after he was laid to rest in Sydney.

AAP · Feb 3, 2023

Cardinal George Pell divides opinion in death as in life

Conservative politicians remember Pell as a ‘saint’ and a ‘martyr’, while others prefer to acknowledge victims of child sexual abuse in the Catholic church

The Guardian - AU · Jan 11, 2023

Religious leaders share messages of hope, sympathy for Ukraine, support for Voice to Parliament, after 'darkest' year

Floods, war and rising costs of living are front of mind for the nation's religious leaders as they share their Christmas messages.

ABC News · Dec 24, 2022

Catholic archbishop backs Victorian Liberals’ proposed religious discrimination changes

Opposition’s promise to amend act has also been criticised by the state’s peak multicultural organisation

The Guardian - AU · Oct 20, 2022

‘That’s my Catholicism’: Daniel Andrews embarks on theological debate with archbishop over Essendon furore

Victoria’s premier denies he stirred division in the community following appointment of Andrew Thorburn

The Guardian - AU · Oct 6, 2022

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AAP · Jun 9, 2022

Priest sex abuse victim awarded nearly $2m

A former altar boy has been awarded $1.9 million after he brought a civil case against Melbourne's archbishop, claiming vicarious liability for his abuse.

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