
Anger and accusations: George Pell’s legal team comes out swinging
Day one of the committal case against George Pell has revealed just how fiercely his legal team will fight the multiple allegations of historic...

The long road to George Pell’s court committal
One courtroom. One local priest turned Vatican treasurer. One leading criminal defence barrister, infamous for his forensic mind and ruthless cross-examination. And more than...

Cardinal Pell’s legal team seeks medical records of accusers
The legal team representing Cardinal George Pell have been accused of a “fishing expedition” over plans to get medical records from his...

It’s time to end the angst over public vs private education
There’s no escaping it – it’s that time of year when social media newsfeeds are dominated by those obligatory first-day-back-at-school pics of...

Pell’s seminary refuge shows deep loyalty from Church
Friendship runs deep, so the saying goes. And so too does loyalty in testing times of the life and career of Cardinal George...

Explosive child abuse report calls on Vatican to make celibacy ‘voluntary’
The Vatican should consider allowing Catholic priests to be “voluntarily celibate” and change many of their ancient canon laws to help prevent...

Royal commission ends but change is just beginning
Five long years. So many pivotal moments. On Thursday, the Royal Commission into Institutional Responses to Child Sexual Abuse will hold its final...

Report gives Ballarat abuse survivors ‘ultimate confirmation’ of failures
Witnesses at the Ballarat hearings will never forget the testimony of brave adult men as they recalled the horrific abuse they suffered as children...

Damning report condemns former Archbishop for failing children
Among the worst of it was a letter. It was dated August 20, 1984. The Archbishop of Melbourne at the time, Frank...

Fifteen years after the Bali bombing, survivors reflect on the glory of life
In theory, you wouldn’t expect Andrew Csabi to want to return to the exact spot where he lost his leg and foot...