by Sean Reilly | Jul 15, 2008
Legal restrictions imposed for Pope Benedict’s visit to Sydney this week, which could see protesters arrested for “annoying” Catholic pilgrims, are unconstitutional, the Australian Federal Court has ruled. Under the laws, protesters could potentially...
by Sean Reilly | Jul 8, 2008
Roman Catholic social justice advocates have joined in criticism of new laws restricting protests during World Youth Day in Sydney, which Pope Benedict XVI will attend in his first visit to Australia – reports Matthew Fenwick. The 15-20 July 2008 World Youth Day...
by Sean Reilly | Jul 2, 2008
Civil libertarians are infuriated at special regulations coming into force for the upcoming Catholic World Youth Day event in Sydney, Australia, where Pope Benedict XVI will be the guest of honour. Legal experts say that restrictions will effectively make it illegal...