It took just one minute and 100 words to crown Saint Mary of the Cross, but everywhere you turn this morning the nation has gone mad with Mary MacKillop fever. Forget the Commonwealth Games, the media have found a new ‘golden girl’ to applaud. But what about the other holy five?
Saints
How to become a saint
When he’s not coping with church abuse scandals, Pope Benedict XVI loves canonizing saints. But what does one have to do to join the sainthood? Apparently it’s about more than just miracles.
Who are the Patron Saints of Parliament?
It may have only been a light-hearted assessment of his and Tony Abbott’s saintly namesakes, but last night’s comparison of the canonised from Kevin Rudd has got Crikey wondering: just who are the Patron Saints of Parliament? asks Crikey intern Tom Cowie and Crikey reader Frank Campbell.
Lessons in History: The little Aussie battler who’s heading for sainthood
So, we’ve got ourselves a saint. As an Australian, an educational professional and a fan of giving the boss a hard time, I say ‘Onya, Mary!’ says Mike Stuchbery.
Crikey’s AFL Hot Form Chart: Round 22
Only one round of home and away remains; seven out of the eight finalists are decided; and with draft penalties hanging over the victor’s head, the odds for a draw in the Melbourne-Carlton game on Sunday must be the shortest in footy’s history. So what can Crikey’s AFL Hot Form Chart still tell us about season 2007?
