Australia
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 Challenging Chappies
Australia's atheist prime minister wants chaplains in schools.
Trevor Persaud | posted 12/14/2010 10:36AM
Taking Revival to the World
Australia's largest and most influential church extends its reach to London, Paris, and Kiev.
Cassandra Zinchini | posted 10/26/2007 09:28AM
Landmark Ruling Puts Freedom of Speech in Focus
Pastors breached Australian state's race, religion laws.
By Paul Gallagher in Melbourne | posted 12/01/2004 12:00AM
The Force Is Not With Them
"Over 100,000 residents of Australia and New Zealand claim their religion is Jedi"
Ted Olsen | posted 11/25/2002 | posted 11/18/2002 12:00AM
Australian Governor-General Feels Heat Over Handling of Abuse Case
Former Anglican archbishop Peter Hollingworth denies that he failed to offer support to victim's family.
Margaret Simons | posted 1/01/2002 12:00AM
Australian Church's Sexual Assault Crisis Deepens
Former Anglican priest in New South Wales sentenced to 11 years in prison.
Margaret Simons | posted 1/01/2002 12:00AM
Vandals Attack Churches, Mosques
Since the September 11 terrorist attacks, 15 Australian religious buildings have been vandalized.
Dave Crampton | posted 12/03/2001 12:00AM
Australia: 'Shooting Gallery' Draws Opposition
A church-run injection center for heroin addicts claims success
Dave Crampton | posted 11/12/2001 12:00AM
Australia: Leaders Press for Refugee Asylum
Christians demand Australian government show compassion
Dave Crampton | posted 10/22/2001 12:00AM
Sydney's New Archbishop Retreats in Row Over Prime Minister and the Almighty
But Peter Jensen stands by his criticism of government's attitude toward stolen generation of Aboriginal children
Margaret Simons | posted 6/01/2001 12:00AM
Australia's Church Leader's Views on Sexuality Ignite Controversy
Head of country's Anglicans calls for blessing of same-sex friendships.
Margaret Simons | posted 6/01/2001 12:00AM
Australia's Churches Call On Nation to Acknowledge 'Stolen Generations'
"Country's National Council of Churches demands apology, compensation to Aboriginals"
Margaret Simons | posted 6/01/2001 12:00AM
Australia's Leading Catholic Conservative Archbishop Gets a Promotion
Appointment of George Pell to archdiocese comes as surprise to parishioners—and to Pell himself.
Margaret Simons | posted 4/01/2001 12:00AM
Church Opens Injecting Room in Sydney to Help People 'Almost Out of Reach'
But is helping heroin addicts inject themselves an act of compassion or foolishness?
Margaret Simons | posted 4/01/2001 12:00AM
The CT Review: Machiavelli Marooned
The church offers something that transcends the reality of television.
Robert Pyne | posted 10/23/2000 12:00AM
Olympic Chaplains Not Taken Seriously Christians Claim
Australian Christians say the Olympic committee views chaplains as just another group of volunteers
By Newsroom news service | posted 9/01/2000 12:00AM
Church Leaders Take a Desert Trek to Bridge Australia's Divisions
Questions over apology strain reconciliation efforts between aboriginal and white populations.
By Moira O'Brien-Malone in Melbourne | posted 6/15/00 | posted 6/01/2000 12:00AM
Australian Archbishops in Public Row over Christ's Role
Head of church accused of denying significance of resurrection and Christ's uniqueness
By Moira O'Brien-Malone in Melbourne | posted 5/1/00 | posted 5/01/2000 12:00AM
Australia's New Anglican Leader Promises to Remain Outspoken
Peter Carnley was first to ordain women priests—before female ordination agreed by General Synod.
By Moira O'Brien-Malone, Ecumenical News International, in Melbourne | posted 2/01/2000 12:00AM
Australian Church Agrees to Run Controversial Room for Injecting Drugs
Uniting Church steps in after Catholics withdraw under Vatican pressure
By Jeannie Zakharov, Ecumenical News International, in Sydney | posted 12/06/1999 12:00AM
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