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Healing division in Australia through a culture of encounter
The Australian Catholic Bishops Conference published its second Social Justice Statement for 2026, titled Living the Gospel in Times of Social Division.
Archbishop Shane Mackinlay stated that preparation for the document began in mid-2025. The bishops released the statement to address rising polarization within the community and the discrimination and abuse faced by many people.
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