Sydney Archbishop Fisher delivers Christmas message

Catholic Archbishop of Sydney Anthony Fisher has reminded Australians of the hope Christmas brings in his annual message. The Archbishop reflected on the difficult times seen in 2023, including war and cost-of-living pressures. “Christmas can seem like a fairytale – a nice story we tell our children and ourselves but one not based in reality,” he said. “But the Christmas story is true – the God who created the universe really did come from Heaven as a newborn. “God became one of us to share in our humanity, not just our joys but our sorrows as well – not just our hopes but our fears and anxieties.”