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Morcombe family priest, Pontiff and Ponting

Published: December 14, 2012

A Queensland priest reflects on his accidental relationship with the Morcombe family, politicians are accused of scare tactics with boat people, the visit of St Xavier's relic labelled a blessing, and the Pontiff is asked to help replace Ricky Ponting (pictured) in the Australian cricket team.

New priest ordained in Tasmania (ABC)

Ethics classes no alternative to religious education (C-Mail)

Plea negotiations for accused priest (ABC)

Politicians accused of scare tactics over boat people (Catholic Weekly)

Relic visit a 'blessing for the Year of Grace' (Catholic Weekly)

Priest humbled by Morcombe family's faith (Catholic Leader)

Pontiff asked to help replace Ponting (Yahoo7)

 

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