Parishioners in rural communities are increasingly perform the role of priests, taking funerals and baptisms into their own hands.
Category Archives: Religion and Beliefs
Can the Catholic Church find salvation in female priests?
Far from the turbulence that surrounds the conviction of George Pell, committed Catholic Kate Engelbrecht leads a quiet life of contemplation. But she warns if the church doesn't change, "it's a goner".
Folau sues Rugby Australia for breach of contract
Lawyers for sacked rugby union international Israel Folau launch legal action in the Fair Work Commission against Rugby Australia, alleging their client's contract was unlawfully terminated under the Fair Work Act.
Muslim resignations hit Sri Lankan Government following Easter Sunday attack
Nine Muslim ministers and two Muslim provincial governors have resigned after three were accused of having links to the group responsible for the attack.
Was Israel Folau the subject of work discrimination?
Former Employment Minister Eric Abetz believes there could be a case to say he was.
Coalition MPs back "Folau’s Law"
The election campaign unfolded against the backdrop of Rugby Australia's decision to sack Israel Folau over Instagram posts condemning gays and others to hell.
Barossa stonemason puts hand up to help rebuild Notre Dame — for free
Christian Frenzel is one of an elite group of stonemasons with the necessary skills to help rebuild Notre Dame in the traditional way, and has volunteered his services free of charge.
Uniting Church threatens to split over same-sex marriage stance
The Uniting Church is facing growing unrest as conservative factions push for it to reverse its decision to allow ministers to perform same-sex marriages.
Rugby suffered reputational damage from Folau case, RA chairman says
The saga of Israel Folau's social media posts, which resulted in his contract being torn up, has been bad for the game in this country — but it could have been worse, says Rugby Australia's Cameron Clyne.
Could Israel Folau’s sacking have a knock-on effect in Australian sport?
As Israel Folau considers his legal options in the wake of his sacking by Rugby Australia, other Australian sports are keeping a close eye on proceedings in what could be a landmark case for freedom of speech for deeply religious athletes.