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The best in Catholic news from across the Archdiocese of Perth
Pope Leo XIV’s First Public Homily: Holy Mass with Cardinals in the Sistine Chapel, 9 May 2025
In his first public homily, Pope Leo XIV called the Church to recognise God’s marvels, proclaim Christ boldly, and witness with humility. He reaffirmed: “You are the Christ, the Son of the living God,” urging believers to face today’s world with courage, faith, and love.
Pope thanks media, urges them to be peacemakers
Pope Leo XIV has urged journalists to be peacemakers, rejecting prejudice and anger in their reporting. On 12 May, he also called for the release of imprisoned journalists, reminding the world: “The suffering of these journalists challenges the conscience of nations… we must safeguard the precious gift of free speech and of the press.
Bishops welcome Youth Festival as opportunity for growth in faith
The 2025 Australian Catholic Youth Festival is being celebrated as a powerful moment to encounter Jesus and nurture future leaders of the Church. At the recent plenary meeting of the Australian Catholic Bishops Conference, Festival Director Teresa Rhynehart shared exciting insights into the vision and mission of the event.
Drop
Moviegoers may want to take a break from their cell phones after seeing the intriguing thriller Drop (Universal). That’s because the technology involved in send-ing the titular type of message – as well as the ubiquity of the devices themselves – has the film’s protagonist in a quandary.
‘We look toward the new pontiff with Christian hope,’ says Ecumenical Patriarch
Ecumenical Patriarch Bartholomew of Constantinople said he hopes Pope Leo XIV will “be a dear brother and collaborator … for the rapprochement of our churches, for the unity of the whole Christian family, and for the benefit of all of humankind.”
Order of the Holy Sepulchre to celebrate 40 years in Australia with national conference
The ancient Order will this month celebrate 40 years since its establishment in Australia, with a national conference in Perth, Western Australia.
Catholic Mission’s ‘Mother of Hope’ Concert Inspires with Sacred Music in Celebration of Motherhood
Over the Mother’s Day weekend, Catholic Mission hosted its second annual Mother’s Day Afternoon Concert at St Columba’s Church, South Perth. Titled Mother of Hope, the moving program featured sacred instrumental and choral works spanning five centuries, performed by violinist Paul Wright, soprano Em-ma Spadaccini, a string quartet, and a six-voice ensemble.
A Journey of Vulnerability and Trust: Reflections from Rome
Bunbury local and ACU doctoral candidate Lachlan Green reflects on his recent experience in Rome, where he joined a SACRU workshop exploring vulnerability and trust in healthcare. Held during the Jubilee of the Sick, the event offered powerful insights into compassionate care and human dignity.
Australian bishops welcome Pope Leo XIV
The Australian Catholic Bishops Conference (ACBC) has welcomed the election of Cardinal Robert Francis Prevost as Pope Leo XIV. ACBC President, Archbishop Timothy Costelloe SDB, offered heartfelt congratulations, assuring the new pope of the Church in Australia’s prayers, loyalty, and joyful anticipation of his spiritual leadership. He expressed hope that the pontificate will be marked by peace, unity, and a deepening of the Gospel message worldwide.
CIWA Marks 50 Years of faith-filled formation and education leadership
The Catholic Institute of Western Australia was born out of the vision of WA’s bishops, who saw the urgent need for a centre of theological and pastoral excellence that could support the burgeoning Catholic education sector.
