At the World Synod in Rome, four women joined to advocate for ordaining women as deacons. Though the topic remains off the table officially, the message highlights the Church’s internal conflict ...

While the government's Sustainable Ocean Plan rightly prioritizes environmental sustainability, long-term success in managing Australia’s vast ocean spaces will also require a strong focus on social ...

The Catholic Church recently displayed two strikingly different faces. In Rome, the Synod on Synodality wrapped up with a facade of unity. But back in Melbourne, a Catholic University’s graduation ...

New research reveals a troubling link between heavy social media use and psychological distress during pregnancy, raising ...

Beyond economic and national security agendas, Trump’s appeal, more visceral than policy-driven, hinges on tapping into a ...

Two narratives dominate Australia’s view of children. The first casts them as dangerous, irredeemable offenders, surfacing in ...

As Halloween starts to become a staple in Australian neighbourhoods, for most people its ghosts mean little more than ...

The traditions of All Saints Day and All Souls Day invite a rare reflection on death — a topic largely sidelined in ...

An AI-driven companion designed to connect with people living with dementia raises important questions about companionship, ...

In the most bitter of election seasons in America, thousands of votes will be won and lost by seeking to protect the civil ...

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In 1968, Peter Norman won Olympic silver, but his lasting legacy was a stance for justice on the podium alongside Tommie ...