Archbishop of Melbourne Peter A Comensoli is hosting the online launch of Professor Greg Craven's new book, Shadow of the Cross on 18 November 2021.

The launch will include a panel discussion with former Prime Ministers Tony Abbott and Kevin Rudd, and Archbishop Peter A Comensoli, moderated by National Catholic Education executive director Jacinta Collins.

In Shadow of the Cross, Greg Craven argues that Catholic social teaching remains an important resource for addressing the central challenges of Australian politics. His critique of liberalism, social democracy, and conservatism from the perspective of Catholic social teaching offers a vision for how Australian political debate might be done better.

Featured in the book are responses to the essay by Kevin Rudd, Tony Abbott, Philip Booth and Sandie Cornish, and an epilogue by Fr Frank Brennan, each offering their own thoughts on the future of politics and policy, and the utility of Catholic social teaching as a resource for policymaking in their responses to Craven’s analysis.

This event is free to attend but bookings are essential.

Event details
Thursday 18 November 2021
8.00pm to 9.30pm (AEDT) 7.00pm to 8.30pm (AEST)
Via Zoom - A zoom link will be forwarded to registered attendees on 18 November.
The event will be recorded