Father Bob Maguire, beloved Melbourne priest, dies aged 88

Maguire, who defiantly and tirelessly advocated for the underdog, brought a legion of new adherents to the Catholic church

• Obituary: Father Bob Maguire, Melbourne priest loved by the poor but not by the Catholic hierarchy

The beloved social justice advocate and Catholic priest Father Bob Maguire has died at age 88, his foundation has confirmed.

Maguire defiantly and tirelessly advocated for the underdog. Candid and controversial, he brought a legion of new adherents to the church with his distinctive approach and unwavering commitment to feeding and housing the poor, the hungry and the homeless of Melbourne.