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Men's heavenly reward comes with a cash bonus

Published: 16 November 2011

By: Tim Wallace

The days when Australian Catholics comprised a largely Irish underclass, while an English protestant establishment held a firm grip on who got the best-paying jobs, are long gone, according to research indicating Catholic men, on average, earn more than others.

Uncertainty about Syrian outcome

Published: 09 November 2011

By: Robert Hiini

Vigil for religious peace in Egypt, held in Perth on November 4. The fruits of the ‘Arab Spring’ for Christians in Syria are also far from certain, according to a local Syrian Orthodox Church leader.

Hepworth process still unclear

Published: 26 October 2011

By: Tim Wallace

The Adelaide archdiocese had gone “over and above” requirements of the Catholic Church’s national Towards Healing guidelines in response to sexual abuse allegations by Traditional Anglican primate John Hepworth, Adelaide’s Archbishop Philip Wilson has said.

Jailed priest sorry for impact on clergy

Published: 19 October 2011

By: Tim Wallace

A priest from the Sydney archdiocese jailed in 2010 for using the internet to groom a 13 year old for sexual purposes has apologised to his fellow priests for having besmirched the image of the Catholic priesthood for the “many good faithful clergy”.

Bishop’s time in a boat inspires talk

Published: 19 October 2011

By: Tim Wallace

While Australia’s Catholic bishops have welcomed the federal government’s decision to process onshore the claims of asylum seekers arriving by boat, in much the same way as it treats those who arrive by plane, a deeply personal plea for a more compassionate approach to refugees has been made by Melbourne’s Bishop Vincent Long van Nguyen, who himself escaped from Vietnam by boat.

Plight of Egypt’s Copts inspires moment of unity

Published: 19 October 2011

By: Tim Wallace

With Egyptian human rights organisations estimating 93,000 Christians have fled Egypt since March, with 14,000 of them seeking sanctuary in Australia, there was a rare piece of bipartisanship in federal parliament last week as the House of Representatives took a break from bickering over refugees.

ABC dusts off Adelaide criticisms

Published: 28 September 2011

By: Tim Wallace

The Adelaide archdiocese’s defence against criticisms of its response to a sexaul abuse complaint by Anglican Archbishop John Hepworth has been complicated by the airing of separate allegations regarding a 20-year-old case involving abuse of intellectually disabled children.

Case casts cloud over Adelaide process

Published: 21 September 2011

By: Tim Wallace

It began as one man’s mission to make peace with his past and reconcile with the bride he deserted but still loved.

Adelaide archdiocese denies abuse inquiry delay

Published: 14 September 2011

By: Tim Wallace

The Archdiocese of Adelaide has denied allegations by the global head of the Traditional Anglican Communion that Adelaide’s Archbishop Philip Wilson and vicar-general Monsignor David Cappo failed to investigate a 2008 written complaint itemising a decade of sexually abusive behaviour by three Catholic priests – including one still running an Adelaide parish.

Caritas urges climate policy response

Published: 21 August 2011

By: Tim Wallace

Australia must increase financial and technical assistance to developing countries to help them deal with the effects of climate change, according to a new report from Caritas Australia.