Pope Francis ‘gave his life for all’ but he failed on one crucial challenge

Father Frank Brennan says for the future of Catholicism,the next pope must allow priests to marry,and do more to elevate women in the church.

  • Peter FitzSimons

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The North Sydney Bears will return to the NRL via Perth.

There’s a bear in where? Why Perth is wrong spot for club’s return

The Bears’ comeback brings to a conclusion a long and sad saga,but there was a far more obvious location for their new home than Western Australia.

  • Peter FitzSimons
Lachlan playing for the Magpies on Monday after being dropped by Wests Tigers.

So Galvin wants out. On this evidence,who can blame him?

The Tigers say the young five-eighth was disrespectful when he questioned Benji Marshall’s abilities as a coach. But maybe he is right.

  • Peter FitzSimons
Rory McIlroy wins the Masters at Augusta.

You’ve got lots of cash,Cam,but where’s your golf game gone?

Yes,yes he may have millions in the bank but where was the Queenslander when the whips were cracking at Augusta?

  • Peter FitzSimons
This will be Antony Green’s last election broadcast.

Too close to call? Antony Green’s surprising verdict on his last federal election

The ABC election guru has analysed federal elections for the past 40 years. This is what he thinks.

  • Peter FitzSimons
Lachlan Galvin has told the Wests Tigers he will explore his options elsewhere.

Tigers to blame as bullies and hypocrites pile on Galvin

Through gross mismanagement,what should have been a minor affair has blown up,resulting in one of the club’s star players being sidelined and vilified.

  • Peter FitzSimons
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Rory McIlroy celebrates winning the US Masters.

McIlroy’s breathtaking Masters win was as good as sport will ever be

Throughout a gripping final round at Augusta,the whole golfing world watched as one man conquered his demons in a triumph for the ages.

  • Peter FitzSimons
Westpac chief economist Luci Ellis is questioning the growing US budget deficit.

Why Australia’s well placed to weather Trump’s economic self-harm

Westpac’s chief economist explains why the US president’s tariff fixation will hurt America much more than it will hurt other countries.

  • Peter FitzSimons
Five is not alive ... Penrith

Put a fork in the Penrith Panthers. They’re done

A fourth-straight grand final win came just six months ago for the Panthers. Right now,it seems like an eon.

  • Peter FitzSimons
Ryan McCormick with tape on his mouth.

Anger issues:The golfer who taped his mouth shut and the role of fury in elite sport

A golfer with a temper so out of control he taped his own mouth shut brings to mind sporting greats.

  • Peter FitzSimons