A yet-to-be released report to the ACBC has found that 55% of priests believe that optional celibacy would be appropriate for the Catholic Church. A further 16% of priests said that obligatory celibacy is a negative.

The Catholic and Anglican Archbishops' concerns over Labor's education funding policy has provoked criticism that the church leaders are acting for 'mutual advantage' and not for the Gospel.

The world renowned environmentalist, Fr Sean McDonagh, has called the recent Vatican conference on genetically modified foods "a disgrace".

The Anglican Archdiocese of Sydney is seeking to introduce 'lay presidency' (of the Eucharist) at this month's Synod, a move likely to damage ecumenical relations with Catholicism.