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The best in Catholic news from across the Archdiocese of Perth
“Call Me Francis’ examines the pre-papal life of Jorge Bergoglio
“What am I doing in Rome? People retire at my age,” a pensive, melancholy Cardinal Jorge Bergoglio (Sergio Hernandez) says early on in Call Me Francis. Netflix’s mini-series renders a textured, honest, yet sympathetic portrait of our current pontiff before he was Pope.
MOVIE REVIEW: Lion about power and importance of memory
Based on a true story, the Australian film Lion is adapted to the screen with great skill and empathy. Much has been written about its emotional impact, but the film isn’t a tear-jerker in the conventional sense. It evolves slowly and mysteriously, engaging the mind and the senses as much as it does the heart.
Professor Greg Craven Honoured in Australia Day Awards
Australian Catholic University’s (ACU) Vice-Chancellor and President, Professor Greg Craven, has been named in the 2017 Australia Day Honours List, which was announced on Thursday 26 January.
Southern Cross Care launches new health and wellness brand in WA
Southern Cross Care (WA) Inc. (SCC), one of Western Australia’s leading providers of quality aged care, health, lifestyle and retirement services has launched a new brand – Southern Plus – which will offer the next generation in health and wellness.
EMBRACE THE GRACE 2016: Prayer holds power among youth
The recent Embrace the Grace (ETG) conference in New Norcia would not have been complete without the availability of the sacraments and time for prayer.
INTERNATIONAL: Pope meets Martin Scorsese after director screens Silence for Jesuits
The morning after screening his film Silence for about 300 Jesuits, American director Martin Scorsese had a private audience with Pope Francis.
Hamilton Hill Parish honours priests and community at Golden Jubilee
Hamilton Hill’s Holy Cross Parish recently celebrated its 50 year anniversary with a morning Mass and the arrival of a new tabernacle and honour board, recognising the many priests who have served there over the years.
Reject prejudice, leave space for hope in communications, Pope says
At a time when the media seem to feed a “vicious cycle of anxiety” and a “spiral of fear,” Christians should respond with honest stories that identify problems and evil, but also inspire real solutions, Pope Francis has said this week.
Taking the good with the bad, key to a happy marriage
Taking the good with the bad and a commitment to staying in love are the keys to a successful marriage, according to Mercy Place Mont Clare (Claremont) residents Katherine and James McMahon, who recently celebrated their 70th wedding anniversary.
NATIONAL: ACBC says politicians should respect the right of people of faith to hold a different view on marriage
All members of religious groups deserve the right to not participate in same-sex marriage ceremonies if they hold a traditional view of marriage, the Australian Catholic Bishops Conference (ACBC) said in a submission released late last week.
