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New age church? Pope Francis launches ‘ambitious’ reform

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4 years ago

October 11, 2021

Pope Francis has launched what some are describing as the most ambitious reform the Catholic Church has seen in 60 years

Beginning over the weekend, the two-year process will see every Catholic priest consulted, in a bid to determine the future path of the Church.

Some Catholics believe it could be a major step forward for the organisation, and hope it will lead to change on issues such as women’s ordination, married priests and same-sex relationships.

Meanwhile, more conservative Catholics fear it will undermine the principles of the Church.

It comes as concerns grow about corruption and Church attendance levels… with some saying the reform will distract from these issues.

Pope Francis is urging followers to not “remain barricaded in certainties” but to “listen to one another” following a mass in St Peters Square to signify the beginning of the reform process.

Over the course of two years, the process will have three phases including a “listening phase”.. a “continental phase” and a “universal phase” which will see a month-long gathering of the bishops a the Vatican in October 2023.

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Israel and Hamas agree to release hostages in U.S.-brokered deal, marking a potential turning point in Gaza conflict.

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October 10, 2025

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Israel and Hamas agree to release hostages in U.S.-brokered deal, marking a potential turning point in Gaza conflict.

In a major diplomatic breakthrough, Israel and Hamas have agreed to release all remaining Israeli hostages under a U.S.-brokered framework. The deal pairs prisoner exchanges with an Israeli troop pullback and expanded aid access, marking a potential turning point in the two-year Gaza conflict.

The agreement, set for approval by Israel’s cabinet, could pave the way for lasting peace if both sides uphold the terms. It follows weeks of negotiations led by U.S. envoys and regional mediators in Egypt, Qatar, and Türkiye.

As international agencies prepare to facilitate aid and logistics, the world watches to see whether this fragile deal can hold and bring relief to millions affected by the war.

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Google leads Australia media tax rankings

Google leads in Australian media tax payments, unlike Netflix and others, igniting discussions on fairness and corporate responsibility.

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2 days ago

October 9, 2025

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Google leads in Australian media tax payments, unlike Netflix and others, igniting discussions on fairness and corporate responsibility.

Google is currently on the of top of Australian media tax payments, while Netflix, Dentsu, and Singtel pay nothing, sparking a fresh debate over fairness and corporate responsibility in the industry.

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