Catholic Bishop Christopher Saunders, 76, found guilty of 13 counts of sexually abusing young Aboriginal men in WA's remote north over 40 years. Colleagues express relief; Church faces criticism for inaction, including not defrocking Saunders.
Catholic Schools NSW CEO Dallas McInerney denied at an Icac inquiry that payments to lobbying firms were a sham to fund Liberal party factional work, as the Independent Education Union demanded closer scrutiny of public school funding.
Christopher Alan Saunders, 76, former Bishop of Broome, found guilty of sexually abusing two young Aboriginal men in Western Australia, convicted of 1 count of sexual penetration and 12 counts of indecent assault.
Former Catholic Schools NSW head Dallas McInerney testified at the ICAC that he sought financial support from federal Opposition Leader Angus Taylor for internal Liberal Party elections, denying the funds were for the NSW Reformers faction.
About 100 mourners attended the funeral service of former Conservative minister Ann Widdecombe at Buckfast Abbey in Devon, following her murder last month.
Catholic Schools NSW CEO Dallas McInerney denied at an Icac inquiry that he asked Angus Taylor for money for the Christian conservative faction the Reformers, suggesting an associate 'lied' about a funding commitment.
Liberal figure and lobbyist Jeremy Greenwood told an Icac inquiry he funded travel to Fiji for the brother of former NSW premier Dominic Perrottet and advised a school CEO to avoid a parliamentary probe.
The NSW Independent Commission against Corruption investigates allegations that a group of young Liberals, the Reformers, used illegal donations and fake invoices for branch stacking to gain party control.
Facing declining memberships and financial strains, Catholic and Protestant congregations across Germany are increasingly sharing church buildings, altars, and facilities in a growing ecumenical trend.
An 86-year-old former Catholic priest, Neville Joseph Creen, faces trial for alleged child sexual abuse in the 1970s. The jury failed to reach a unanimous verdict after a three-day trial in the Townsville District Court.
Florida Attorney General James Uthmeier has urged Catholic schools to recognize religious exemptions for vaccinations, warning that failure to comply with state law could jeopardize their eligibility for state-funded education voucher programs. The Florida Conference of Catholic Bishops is reviewing the letter and plans to respond.
Hong Kong's Catholic diocese has advised its worshippers to avoid masses led by the Society of Saint Pius X (SSPX), a conservative group excommunicated by the Vatican. This follows reports of an SSPX priest holding regular events in the city, with the diocese citing the group's rejection of Vatican II teachings and lack of communion with the Church.
The Christian Brothers initially declared insolvency, threatening to leave child abuse survivors shortchanged after transferring properties worth hundreds of millions to Edmund Rice Education Australia for $1 each. Following sustained pressure, EREA agreed to take over claims, ensuring full compensation for survivors.
A news briefing highlights the Christian Brothers' agreement to compensate abuse survivors, new US trade tariffs on Australian exports, and domestic concerns over an impending El Niño summer, alongside other headlines including a Socceroos star's alleged drug test and airport advertising disputes.
Edmund Rice Education Australia (EREA), an entity linked to the Christian Brothers, reversed its stance under public pressure, agreeing to fully compensate historical abuse survivors. This follows the Christian Brothers' earlier bankruptcy claim and controversial property transfers.
A 42-year-old priest has been ordained as bishop for the Catholic diocese of Chifeng, China, filling a nearly two-decade vacancy. The ordination, presided over by Bishop Paul Meng Qinglu, was conducted under the Chinese Catholic Patriotic Association, following a previous bishop's ordination without papal mandate.
Brennan Wedl's new self-titled album, produced by Waxahatchee's Katie Crutchfield, showcases her radiant, hooky Americana, drawing comparisons to genre legends like Lucinda Williams. The 29-year-old songwriter's originals are filled with bittersweet reflections, self-destructive appeals, and a unique blend of religious upbringing and riot grrrl influences.
Sister Theresa Alethia and Sister Danielle Lussier have founded the Sisters of the Little Way of Beauty, Truth and Goodness in Lexington, Ky., to exclusively serve abuse victims within the Catholic Church. They are working to become an official religious order, providing a unique ministry of support and healing for survivors.
Christopher Alan Saunders, 76, a former senior Catholic cleric, is on trial in Perth, Western Australia, accused of sexually abusing young Aboriginal men at "alcohol-fuelled" parties he hosted while Bishop of Broome. He faces 26 charges, including indecent assault.
Pope Leo XIV's collection of speeches and writings, "Maps of Hope," has been certified as human-authored by Australian company Proudly Human, less than two months after the Pope declared AI a major threat to humanity in his encyclical "Magnifica Humanitas."
John Prevost, a retired Midwestern high school principal, finds himself unexpectedly famous and inundated with requests after his younger brother, Robert Francis Prevost, became Pope Leo XIV, the first American Pope. The article details John's frustrations and the Pope's unique background and preparation for the papacy.
Australian taxpayers may cover up to $65M in payouts to 930 child abuse victims as the Christian Brothers, a Catholic order, declares bankruptcy. Court documents reveal the order's inability to pay, forcing the federal government to act as "funder of last resort" for the National Redress Scheme.
Christian Brothers properties have housed convicted child sexual abuse offenders, including one who preyed on orphans and another kept in teaching roles for decades. The order faces fury from survivors as it claims bankruptcy while continuing to support offenders, citing Gospel imperatives.
Edmund Rice Education Australia will contest a move by abuse survivors to hold it liable for compensation claims against the Christian Brothers, sparking a potentially costly legal battle. Survivors fear inadequate compensation as the Christian Brothers faces bankruptcy.
