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The best in Catholic news from across the Archdiocese of Perth
Pope Francis expresses concern about religious freedom in Ukraine
Speaking at the Vatican on 25 August, Pope Francis said, “If someone commits evil against his people, he will be guilty of that, but he cannot have committed evil just because he prayed.”
New leadership and renewed ‘zeal’ for vocations in Perth
As newly appointed Director of Vocations, Fr Joseph Laundy, and Redemptoris Mater Seminary Vice-Rector, Fr Josue Quej Moran step into their new roles, both leaders are committed to nurturing and supporting those called to serve.
Catholic Women’s Conference “In Her Footsteps: Answering the Invitation of the Feminine Genius
Fr Vincent closed his address with a heartfelt thank you to all women for their pivotal role in the lives of all Archdiocesan parishes, especially in the transmission of the faith in sacramental programs and formation groups.
MOVIE REVIEW: Fly Me to the Moon
By John Mulderig
Scarlett Johansson and Channing Tatum star in a scene from the movie “Fly Me to the Moon.” Photo: OSV News/Dan McFadden, Sony.
Will the space race-themed romantic comedy Fly Me to the Moon (Columbia) fill moviegoers' hearts with song? Perhaps not, but it is a snappy production with a sharply written script, penned by Rose Gilroy, that's definitely suitable for grown-ups ...
The ‘small, but mighty’ Dominican Sisters of Western Australia celebrate 125 Years
The Dominican Sisters of Australia were founded in June 1899 in the Diocese of Geraldton by Mother Gabriel Gill and five companions, who travelled from Dunedin, New Zealand, at the invitation of Bishop William Kelly to establish a foundation in Western Australia’s Goldfields.
Latin patriarch: Pray for peace in Holy Land, world on feast of the Assumption
As the Israel-Hamas war edges toward the one-year mark, the Latin patriarch of Jerusalem is calling on the faithful to pray for peace while observing the Assumption of the Blessed Virgin Mary on Aug. 15.
Alien: Romulus
Director and co-writer Fede Alvarez addition to the sci-fi horror saga confronts viewers with both grisly visuals and vulgar dialogue, thus severely restricting this instalment’s appeal.
Stop and read: Pope praises spiritual value of literature and poetry
Every Christian, but especially seminarians, should set aside their screens regularly and spend time with a book of literature or poetry, Pope Francis has said.
As Olympic truce is launched, ‘Olympic’ bishop says he wants to help athletes meet Christ
Archbishop Laurent Ulrich of Paris and Bishop Emmanuel Gobilliard of Digne, special representative of the Holy See for the 2024 Summer Olympic Games, celebrated a solemn Mass in the presence of over a hundred diplomatic delegations.
Longlegs
Maika Monroe plays emotionally withdrawn FBI agent Lee Harker. In the first of many ambiguities built into the plot, early scenes suggest that Lee may — or may not – be clairvoyant.
