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[Catholic Caucus] Bishop Strickland: Statement on the appointment of Bp. Shane Mackinlay as Archbishop of BrisbaneWhile we owe filial respect and obedience to the Holy Father in matters properly within his authority, this appointment raises serious pastoral and doctrinal questions.Editor’s note: The following was originally published on Bishop Joseph Strickland’s X account on June 18, 2025.(LifeSiteNews) — With deep concern for the faithful of the Church, I feel compelled to address the recent appointment of Bishop Shane Mackinlay as Archbishop of Brisbane by His Holiness Pope Leo XIV.While we owe filial respect and obedience to the Holy Father in matters...

[Catholic Caucus] Exclusive: Bishop on synod drafting committee expresses openness to women deaconsExclusive: Bishop on synod drafting committee expresses openness to women deacons">Share on TwitterEmail to a friendPrintOne of the 13 members of the committee expected to draft the hotly anticipated final document from Pope Francis' ongoing Vatican summit on the future of the Catholic Church has expressed an openness to ordaining women as Catholic deacons.In an exclusive interview with National Catholic Reporter, Australian Bishop Shane Mackinlay, elected to the committee role by his peers at the Oct. 4-29 Synod of Bishops, said of discussions about women's ordination: "I'm glad...