How will Australia’s new Prime Minister’s Catholic upbringing influence his prime ministership? Experts have their say
Sydney, Australia When Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese was sworn into office on 23rd May following his election two days earlier, he became only the sixth person to come to the role from a Catholic background. According to the new Prime Minister, the Catholic Church was among “three great loves” he gained in his upbringing […]
Updated: Australian Catholic Church council only addressed “tip of the iceberg” when it comes to key challenges, says academic
Updated: 9.30am, 14th October (AEDT)Sydney, Australia Australian Catholics had only glimpsed “the tip of the iceberg” during the first assembly of the Fifth Plenary Council held last week and the failure to tackle some issues head-on was a stain on the church, a senior academic and member of the council says. John Warhurst, emeritus professor […]
AUSTRALIA: NEW PM’S FAITH A MATTER OF (INTER)NATIONAL CURIOSITY
There have been many Christian Prime Ministers in Australia’s history. But for the first time, a Pentecostal Christian holds that office, prompting a greater-than-usual level of public interest in the PM’s faith. DAVID ADAMS reports…