Tag: New Zealand
New Zealand bishops publish report on abuse cases
Reading Time: 3 minutesA report released by the New Zealand bishops’ conference found allegations of abuse were made against 14 per cent of diocesan clergy who have ministered in the country since 1950. The report, published 1 February, said that “a total of 1,680 reports of abuse were made by 1,122 individuals against Catholic clergy, […]
Warning after NZ assisted suicide green light
Communities of care will be essential under new regime
Legal experts and pro-life advocates warn that vulnerable sick, elderly and people with disabilities will be...
New NZ euthanasia push warning
Elderly will be most at risk if an assisted suicide bill is passed, says bioethicist.
Making sense of senseless violence
By Rachel Sharman
The world is reeling in the aftermath of the horrific shootings in Christchurch. The attack has also raised a number of side...
‘Service, not ego’ after attack
True strength lies in service, compassion, said Archbishop Fisher at interfaith gathering.
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The woman who confounds both left and right
By Lois M Collins
Elizabeth Bruenig makes no apologies. Not for her progressive politics, not for her Catholic faith and certainly not for having children...
