Catholic Archbishop of Melbourne says passing of Victoria’s assisted dying legislation “deeply regrettable”
The passing of Victoria’s voluntary assisted dying legislation through the State Parliament on Wednesday is “deeply regrettable” and “disappointing”, according to Denis Hart, Catholic Archbishop of Melbourne. The bill was passed on Wednesday morning through the Lower House. It will come into force in 2019. In a statement, Archbishop Hart said Victoria has now become […]
Updated: Australian Christian leaders respond to same-sex marriage vote result
Last updated: 11:30am, 16th NovemberAustralia’s Parliament must work to unify the nation by respecting different views on marriage, the president of the Australian Catholic Bishop’s Conference said after the announcement that 61.6 per cent of Australians had voted in favour of legalising same-sex marriage. Archbishop Denis Hart said in a statement that the Catholic Church […]
Victorian Christian leaders voice opposition to proposed laws to legalise assisted suicide and euthanasia
A group of Christian leaders in Victoria have joined in voicing their opposition to the State Government’s proposed new laws aimed at legalising assisted suicide and euthanasia in the state. In an open letter published on Monday, the leaders – who include the city’s Anglican Archbishop Philip Freier, Catholic Archbishop Denis Hart and Greek Orthodox Bishop […]