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religion March 6, 2021
Santiniketan Lodge and The Family
Melbourne’s notorious cult The Family – the subject of a Supreme Court class action by survivors – has bequeathed the site of its former headquarters to Victoria’s Tibetans.
religion December 5, 2020
The Vatican’s financial scandals
As the Vatican reckons with scandals involving hundreds of millions of euros, the Holy See’s former treasurer George Pell has given his first interview since returning to Rome.
asia pacific August 29, 2020
Lessons of the NZ mosque attacks
As the Australian-born terrorist who killed 51 worshippers at two Christchurch mosques was sentenced to life without parole this week, questions are being raised about the Australian government’s ability and willingness to monitor far-right extremism.
religion December 14, 2019
Sexual abuse survivor rebukes Hillsong head
While Brian Houston celebrates Hillsong’s new multimillion-dollar church in New York, a victim of his father’s sexual abuse crowdfunds to pay for cancer treatment.
religion September 7, 2019
Divisions over the religious discrimination bills
The religious anti-discrimination legislation is being closely examined by interested groups.
religion March 24, 2018
The George Pell committal hearing
As the preliminary hearing continues into allegations against George Pell of historical sexual offences, the tone of the cardinal’s possible defence is becoming clear.
religion February 17, 2018
While Protect Victoria promotes itself as a non-political and non-racist group, its biased portrayal of crime is increasing fear and making it a recruitment hub for far-right radicals.
religion February 17, 2018
Church blames fatigue for redress failure
The Catholic Church says governments see no urgency in establishing child abuse redress schemes as interest wanes after the royal commission.
religion December 23, 2017
Murdoch and the royal commission
As recommendations from the child abuse royal commission are swept aside by senior Catholics, The Australian newspaper continues its unwavering support for the church.
religion October 7, 2017
An abuse survivor who testified to the royal commission about her treatment at a Catholic school recounts the experience of submitting to the church’s Towards Healing protocol, and the unfeeling homily offered to her by the bishop now responsible.
religion September 23, 2017
Syrian marching band helps refugees
A marching band in Melbourne comprising young refugees from Syria is helping its members adjust to their new home, while providing a connection with their community.
