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The best in Catholic news from across the Archdiocese of Perth
INTERNATIONAL: Pope Francis strengthened, encouraged by talks with Benedict XVI
Pope Francis said that he continues to visit retired Pope Benedict XVI, 92, who is “like a grandfather” who continues to encourage him and give him strength.
MOVIE REVIEW: Aladdin depicts ‘a whole new world’ in spirited live-action take
Though the magical tale of Aladdin is centuries old, it’s probably best known to contemporary audiences through two relatively recent products of pop culture: the 1992 animated film with Robin Williams and the Broadway musical derived from it, which continues a run that began in 2014.
INTERNATIONAL: Pope Francis says all children deserve a home, encourages adoption
Pope Francis said there must be a way to make adoption easier and less costly, what with so many children in the world needing a good home and so many couples unable to have children.
MOVIE REVIEW: John Wick: Chapter 3 – Parabellum
“Life is suffering,” declares a character in John Wick: Chapter 3 – Parabellum (Lionsgate). While that may or may not hold true as a general principle, for the two hours-plus that this slick but nasty action picture lasts it certainly seems accurate enough.
Notre Dame parish reveres Our Lady on Mother’s Day weekend
A procession was held at the Notre Dame Church Cloverdale Parish on Saturday 11 May to commemorate the historical event of the first appearance of Our Lady of Fatima.
Fight fake news with humble search for truth, Pope Francis tells journalists
Pope Francis has said the task of journalism is to seek the truth, which requires humility and freedom of the press.
La Salle College prays with the ‘eyes of faith’
The Lasallian community gathered on 14 May for its 10th annual prayer and meal-share at La Salle College.
Sisters of Life celebrate ‘Feminine Genius’ during Australian visit
The Sisters of Life have last week led a celebration of female identity for women at Newman Siena Centre on Saturday 25 May.
NATIONAL: Canberra Priest launches Rosary Video series
The deeper connection with the Rosary that a Canberra priest and parishioner felt last October – on opposite sides of the world – was the genesis of a new video series that launched on Mother’s Day.
Australia’s Virgin patroness the centre of attention at Midland Parish
St Brigid’s Church, Midland Parish, celebrated the feast of the patroness of Australia “Our Lady Help of Christians” with a procession on Sunday morning, 26 May.
