Margaret Somerville says good citizens need to do more than vote for the right leader
Professor Margaret Somerville: “I have ended up believing that being open to experiences of ‘amazement, wonder and awe’ is very ...
Tag: politics
US presidential election: What’s the Catholic way to vote?
Options: President Donald Trump and former Vice President Joe Biden, the Democratic nominee for president. Photo: ...
Brisbane schoolboy who had subscription to Hansard now political expert in Sydney
Political analyst: Simon Jackman, of the United States Studies Centre, holds centre stage in front of an attentive crowd. Simon ...
Bishops call upon political leaders to help the vulnerable, including the unborn and the elderly
Bishops: “The greater the needs of people, the greater the responsibility we have to respond to their needs." AS party ...
Christian faith guides new Prime Minister Scott Morrison
New leader: Prime Minister Scott Morrison. NEW Prime Minister Scott Morrison counts himself as a devout ...
Senator Amanda Stoker, Queensland’s voice for life
Strong pro-life voice: Queensland’s new LNP senator Amanda Stoker delivers her maiden speech. NEW Queensland LNP ...
Politicians urged to find better ways to care for sick and aged and say no to euthanasia
Respect urged: “The reason we say ‘no’ (to euthanasia and assisted dying) is because we have ...
Sydney man working to protect traditional marriage from attack returns home to support Brisbane campaigners
David Jee: “Because we didn’t have the money we had to go out and we gave ...
Rite of political election: Why young Catholics need to engage more in Australian politics
Political call: “I’d encourage all young Catholics to be involved in politics for the right reasons ...
Lord’s Prayer in parliament a good reminder of work beyond politics
Differing views: Queensland Parliament have mixed responses to a question on the need to pray the ...
Queensland Senator Matthew Canavan found God in Holy Matrimony
Faithful senator: Queensland Senator Matthew Canavan found his way back to the Catholic faith after marrying ...
Election 2016: What young people can do to influence Australian politics
Political engagement:Young people at the 2014 Young Political Activist Training conference in Sydney.LAUNCHING a career in ...
Q&A with Eric Abetz
Eric AbetzSenator Eric Abetz is an Australian politician and a member of the Australian Senate since ...
What is the world coming to?
Worldwide concern: "Australia needs to pay close attention to the political consequences of this phenomenon in ...
Federal election tip: Govern for the family and the balance follows
“WHEN government is big the people are small.”This statement sums up neatly the state of current politics at almost all ...
Dodson’s senate move a positive step
New appointment: Newly endorsed Senator Pat Dodson.CATHOLIC peace and justice groups have welcomed the appointment of ...
Discussion on ecumenism
Dr Matt Tan: “I’m saying the thing that guarantees that kind of distinctness as well as ...
Time to reject crass politicking worsening the pain of refugees
Coinciding with World Refugee Day on June 20, Brisbane archdiocese's Catholic Justice and Peace Commission executive officer PETER ARNDT issued ...
