Tag: Religious Freedom
California bishop: ‘No priest may obey this law’
Bishop will accept arrest before breaking seal
Bishop Michael Barber SJ of the Diocese of Oakland, California, has said he would sooner accept arrest and...
James Parker: You couldn’t make it up if you tried
Israel Folau, one of Australia’s greatest rugby players, had his contract terminated weeks before the 2019 Rugby World Cup.
Israel’s sin? Reminding people in a...
Faith a factor in election win
Concerns about religious liberty and freedom of expression were issues that helped topple the Australian Labor Party despite all predictions of a landslide Federal...
Terror attacks on Christians rising
The head of Aid to the Church in Need has warned the persecution of Christians is getting worse.
‘ALP-Greens win would be a disaster for Catholics’
In relation to religious freedom and the inherent right faith-based schools and organisations have to remain true to their faith Catholics have every right...
Important rights at stake in schools
Vigilance is needed to strike balance between rights in Catholic schools, says ACU academic.
Labor defends policy
Labor’s shadow Education Minister, Tanya Plibersek, has said she is confident her party can uphold the freedom of religious schools to hire staff according...
Monica Doumit: It’s vital to choose how we vote
In the pages of this week’s Catholic Weekly, you will find the responses of parties seeking your vote at this year’s federal election to...
Monica Doumit: In defence of Israel Folau
This might be an unpopular opinion, but I am somewhat frustrated that I feel the need to defend Israel Folau this week. If I’m...
Pro-lifers blast High Court ruling
Pro-life leaders have denounced a High Court ruling this week for endangering freedom of speech.
George Weigel: A tale of two Georges
When a pope is elected, the cardinals who have just chosen him make their way to the Hall of Benedictions atop the narthex of...
Candidates, activists to hold religious freedoms rally at Fairfield
The growing need to protect basic religious freedoms in Australia has united three political figures who just a few years ago would probably have...
