Addresses & Statements 2011

One Christian Perspective on Climate Change 26 Oct 2011
Let me begin by thanking the Global Warming Policy Foundation for the invitation to deliver this lecture.

Understanding legal proceedings for damages by victims of abuse 24 Oct 2011
Church parties accept their responsibility when victims of abuse seek damages through legal proceedings and when liability or potential liability is clear.

Remarks at the launch of Fr Brendan Purcell's book 7 Oct 2011
Although the author of this book has been wearing a large and rather vulgar green hat these last few weeks during the Rugby World Cup, the book was written from beginning to end here in Sydney.

Statement of the Catholic Archbishop of Sydney 13 Sep 2011
The Independent Commissioner of the Melbourne archdiocese found that Fr John Hepworth (as he then was) was abused by a Melbourne priest.

Interfaith Memorial Service at St Mary's Cathedral 11 Sep 2011
Soon after the outrage of September 11, 2001 the leaders of all the major religious traditions gathered at Government House here in Sydney to join in prayer and express our solidarity and ...

An Easter Message From Cardinal George Pell Catholic Archbishop Of Sydney 22 Apr 2011
The feast of Easter, much more than Christmas, forces us to confront the reality of suffering and indeed innocent suffering.
A succession of natural disasters close to home and further afield pressed upon us. Huge floods up and down the Eastern coast of Australia (while the south west corner of West Australia is still in drought), repeated earthquakes in Christchurch and the earthquake, tsunami and nuclear threats in Japan ...

Cyberspace Comes at a Cost 15 Apr 2011
Communication and the free flow of information has never been easier. ...

Freedom of Thought, Conscience and Religion Are Fundamental Rights 13 Mar 2011
Freedom of thought, conscience and religion go together. It is a fundamental right protected by the major human rights treaties. ...