Tag: Anthony Albanese
Australia’s recognition of Palestine
The Australian Government’s decision to recognise Palestine is a historic step and one that aligns with the values of fairness and dignity deeply cherished in our nation.
Faith in the public square: When ceremony meets conviction
Both Albanese and Vance opted for a secularised approach that sacrificed personal conviction for political safety, separating their public personas from their personal beliefs, and in the process opened themselves up to charges of insincerity and political calculus, writes Tony Newman.
Australian leaders celebrate Pope Leo XIV
Catholics around the world have been celebrating their new successor of St Peter in this first day of Pope Leo XIV. Archbishop Anthony Fisher OP praised the former Cardinal Robert Prevost OSA for his “missionary heart” and said he will aim to bring peace to a divided world.
Monica Doumit: Beware post election human rights push
While the reduced influence of the anti-life, anti-faith Greens in the House of Representatives is a positive outcome of Saturday’s federal election, there is still one looming risk to religious freedoms, writes Monica Doumit
The Catholic Weekly’s Federal Election guide 2025
This is the official Election Guide from The Catholic Weekly, designed to help readers make informed choices in the upcoming election.
This is going to be a unique contest between two Catholics
The Federal election next month (3 May) may be the first in Australian history in which both the Prime Minister and the Leader of the Opposition identify as Catholics.
Monica Doumit: Oatlands memorial shows new life blossoms forth from tragedy
Seeing little Selina Abdallah playing at the launch of a memorial to her family's tragedy was a sign that grace can bring light out of darkness, writes Monica Doumit
Updated: Calvary Hospital vows legal challenge as Archbishop replies to PM
Calvary Health has committed to mounting a legal challenge to the ACT Government’s compulsory acquisition of Calvary Public Hospital amidst a pointed disagreement between the Archbishop of Sydney, Anthony Fisher OP, and Prime Minister Anthony Albanese, over the takeover.
Tony Abbott: Cardinal Pell’s final years ‘a modern crucifixion’
Australian politicians, including Prime Minister Anthony Albanese and Opposition Leader Peter Dutton, have paid tribute to Cardinal Pell
Monica Doumit: Labor caution slows left grab
Unlike previous governments, the anti-life left have not yet managed to score hoped-for wins on abortion and gender
The newly-minted federal Labor Government made a...
Watch out, Christians
Fuelled by Greens, an Albanese Government doesn’t look set to stand by Christian agencies, schools
After nine years of Liberal government, Australians have voted in...
Bible’s out, ‘affirmation’ is in for new PM
Anthony Albanese has raised eyebrows across several religious groups just seconds into taking office, selecting to be sworn in as Prime Minister by way...















