An unidentified priest has defied the ban on religious symbols at Royal North Shore Hospital's chapel, returning the Bible and cross to the altar for Good Friday. Mosman mayor Dominic Lopez said the unnamed priest was prompted by the overwhelming support for the Bible's return, The Daily Telegraph reports.
"When he did his rounds of the wards, he was applauded for standing up against the ban," he said.
In his Easter message, Sydney Cardinal George Pell prayed for the Italian earthquake victims and gave thanks for Australia's good fortune.
"We thank God for our good fortune in Australia as we pray that our leaders devise adequate programs for longer term growth rather than short term gains which will weaken us in the long run," he said.
Meanwhile, ACBC President Archbishop Philip Wilson in his message said that "the celebration of Easter every year is a reminder to us that Our Lord's suffering, death and resurrection gives hope to the world."
"At a time when we are being inundated with bad news from around the world about the terrible effects of the financial crisis on people's lives, this message of hope is more important than ever.
"Rather than throwing up our hands in despair, we need to work together as a community to help each other in these tough times. We showed the power of people helping each other through the overwhelming response to the recent Victorian bushfires which devastated whole towns and communities.
"Imagine if we could harness that empathy and kindness in a much broader and sustainable way," Archbishop Wilson said.
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