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June 5, 2020

Australia's bishops, religious consider proposals for change in governance

People maintain social distancing as they attend Mass at St Mary's Cathedral in Sydney May 15, 2020, during the COVID-19 pandemic.

MUDGEE, Australia -- Australia's bishops and religious are considering the recommendations for change in a 208-page review into the governance of the church.

Published in International
June 24, 2019

Australians bishops begin 'ad limina' visits acknowledging impact of crisis

Pope Francis poses for a photo with Australian bishops during their "ad limina" visits to the Vatican June 24, 2019. The bishops traveled to Rome to report on the status of their dioceses.

VATICAN CITY -- The president of the Australian bishops' conference told his fellow bishops that it is "a time of humiliation" for Catholic Church leaders, but he is convinced that God is still at work.

Published in Vatican
August 15, 2017

Australian bishops oppose forcing priests to reveal details of confession

A woman goes to confession in this file photo. Australian bishops have indicated that they will resist the Royal Commission's proposal that priests be legally obligated to disclose details of sexual abuse revealed in the confessional.

Vatican City - The bishops of Australia have indicated that they will resist the Royal Commission's proposal that priests be legally obligated to disclose details of sexual abuse revealed in the confessional, facing criminal charges if they don't.

Published in International