AAP General News (Australia)
04-05-2001
Qld: Archbishop calls for Good Friday footy ban
Brisbane's Anglican Archbishop PETER HOLLINGWORTH has criticised the National Rugby
League for scheduling a major match on Good Friday.
Archbishop HOLLINGWORTH says Good Friday is one of the most significant days in the
Christian calendar and to schedule football on it is deeply offensive.
The Brisbane Broncos will play Sydney City Roosters in Sydney on April 13.
He says churches should be consulted over the scheduling of major sports events on
important Christian festival days.
And a spokesman for Brisbane's Catholic Council of Priests Father FRANK O'DEA says
viewers should boycott broadcasts of the match.
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