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Sydney Archbishop Anthony Fisher, OP, speaks to EWTN News in Rome on Tuesday, Oct. 15, 2024. / Credit: EWTN News

Synod on Synodality cannot "reinvent the Catholic faith": Australian Archbishop

Oct 16, 2024

“It's the one Church, it’s the one faith, and we want to keep celebrating that even amidst our cultural diversity,” Australian Archbishop Anthony Fisher said.

From Australia to the Vatican: "Aboriginal Mass" Seeks Official Recognition

May 8, 2024

The liturgy has been celebrated for over 50 years in the Diocese of Broome, where some 13,000 Catholics live in nine parishes across an area about the size of Texas.

Pope Francis speaks at the Vatican's Chrism Mass on Holy Thursday, March 28, 2024. / Credit: Daniel Ibanez/CNA

Pope Francis Expresses Sorrow as Sydney Knife Attack Shocks Australia

Apr 13, 2024

“Pope Francis was deeply saddened to learn of the violent attack in Sydney, and he sends the assurance of his spiritual closeness to all affected,” the message said.

Cardinal George Pell’s funeral Mass drew thousands of mourners to Sydney’s St. Mary’s Cathedral Feb. 2, 2023. | Credit: Giovanni Portelli/The Catholic Weekly

Thousands Mourn Cardinal Pell at Sydney Funeral: "Be not afraid" was his Motto

Feb 3, 2023

The late Cardinal George Pell’s funeral Mass drew thousands of mourners, filling Sydney’s St. Mary’s Cathedral to capacity. 

Late Sr. Mary Batchelor with some of her South Sudanese pupils. Credit: Courtesy photo

Tributes Overflow for Missionary Nun Who Defied Hardships to Educate South Sudanese

Jun 7, 2021

Former students of Sr. Mary Batchelor, a Missionary Religious Sister from Australia who served in South Sudan for close to two decades, have paid glowing tributes to the Catholic Nun who endured hostility in the East-Central African country to ensure that children, especially those from poor families, were educated.

Cardinal George Pell. / CNA file photo

Cardinal Pell's Prison Journal Will be 'spiritual classic,' Publisher Says

Jun 21, 2020

The publisher of the prison diary of Cardinal George Pell said the text reveals the courage, conviction, and Christian charity of the cardinal.

Cardinal George Pell at the Vatican, March 2016. / Alexey Gotovskyi/CNA.

After Criminal Acquittal, Cardinal Pell Likely to Face Several Civil Suits

Apr 9, 2020

The High Court of Australia this week overturned Cardinal George Pell’s conviction for five alleged counts of sexual abuse, and despite his release from prison, Pell is likely to face several civil lawsuits from alleged abuse victims and their families.

Cardinal George Pell. / Alexey Gotovsky/CNA

Cardinal George Pell's Abuse Convictions Overturned by Australia's High Court

Apr 7, 2020

After an ordeal that began nearly four years ago, and more than 13 months of imprisonment, Cardinal George Pell is expected to be released from prison imminently, after his conviction for five alleged counts of sexual abuse was overturned unanimously Tuesday by Australia’s High Court.

Australian Bushfires

As Fires Continue to Burn, Australian Bishop Calls for Prayer, Support

Jan 7, 2020

As fires throughout parts of Australia continue to worsen, the Archbishop of Melbourne called for prayers and encouraged Catholics to donate to those in need.