Brisbane Archdiocesan parishes and others across Queensland are observing "Dying Peacefully - No Euthanasia" Sunday on November 17, outlining the church's 'Care First' approach of support for palliative care services as opposed to the introduction of...

In Laudato Si the Holy Spirit has inspired Pope Francis to speak not as a scientist, a politician or an economist but as an apostle whose voice is authentically Christian and biblical. The word he speaks is a call to action which is also Christian and...

The Catholic Church in Australia was deeply shocked by the evil visited upon the Muslim people of Christchurch yesterday as they came to worship. Beyond Christchurch and New Zealand, the blood flowed right around the world; the entire human family has...

Archbishop Mark is in Rome as President of the Australian Catholic Bishops Conference to participate in the Pope's Summit on Child Protection. Taking part are Bishops and Leaders of religious orders from right across the Catholic world and, most importantly,...

"Suddenly this text spoke to me in a way that differed from the usual interpretation. Isn't Jesus saying to us with these words: Why are you asking me for lots of faith? Maybe your faith is 'far too big'? Only if it decreases, until it is as small as...

The Catholic Bishops of Australia welcome the Letter to the People of God that Pope Francis has written regarding sexual abuse in the Church. We share the Holy Father's determination to protect young people and vulnerable adults. What Church leaders in...

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Download the pamphlet Pope Francis has laid out a clear message for the Church when it comes to the crucial question of safeguarding. He puts it this way: "The Church loves all her children like a loving mother, but she protects with a special affection...

Welcome everybody to my place, this big old house called Wynberg, which means 'vineyard'. It's been the home of the Archbishop's of Brisbane for about years and it's seen a lot of things through those years. But I know for a fact that this is the first...

By Archbishop Mark Coleridge The Royal Commission's examination of sexual abuse in the Catholic Church and the response to it by leadership is now done. The final report is vast and its recommendations are many. So there'll be much to digest and act upon...