Unless a reign is short, a Roman Catholic pontiff will appoint most of the men who will vote for his successor. So started an article on the Pew Research website last November, after Pope Francis named a new group of cardinals. The article noted that Pope Francis has tilted “the leadership structure of the Roman … Read More about The face of the Church
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Rugby and the Church in NZ
by MICHAEL PARKER It was the morning during a ... Read More about Rugby and the Church in NZ
Teamwork pays
Amid the hustle and bustle of Christmas Day, those ... Read More about Teamwork pays
Dunedin bishop reflects on St Joseph
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The election statement produced by New Zealand’s Catholic bishops last month aimed to share ideas about what questions and policies should shape an appropriate vision for this country.
by John Perriam Sometimes, even now after 45 years, my mind goes back to a significant moment in my life. It was such a simple yet profound revelation. It was an exchange which I still treasure and will until my time here is complete.
During his visit to New Zealand last month, NZ Catholic was able to speak with UK-based theologian Professor Thomas O’Loughlin, and put to him the following question (His answer follows).
The decision of Parliament’s Health Select Committee, reporting on its Ending of Life in New Zealand inquiry, not to make a recommendation on introducing “assisted dying” legislation has both sides in the debate claiming victories of sorts.
by LYN SMITH Why is everyone talking about Catholic Social Teaching these days? Catholic Social Teaching (CST) is a term we appear to hear more frequently since Francis became Pope in March, 2013. Why is this so? It is not that previous popes did not talk or write about it, … Read More about The importance of Catholic social teaching at this time
In late June, the Victoria Police announced that they are “filing multiple charges in respect of historic sexual offences” against Cardinal George Pell.
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