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The best in Catholic news from across the Archdiocese of Perth
Jerusalem church leader says pope will visit in May
Latin-rite Patriarch Faoud Twal of Jerusalem told reporters he expected to host Pope Francis on a visit to the Holy Land in May.
Naples’ Nativity scene nears completion in St. Peter’s Square
The world famous Nativity scenes of Naples never follow just the biblical account of Jesus’ birth; for one thing, the figures usually are dressed in 18th-century costumes, but also it’s not unusual for a modern-day politician or even pope to enter the scene.
Remember those like Holy Family who are homeless, pope says
Seeing a protest sign in St. Peter’s Square that read “The poor cannot wait,” Pope Francis urged individuals and government leaders to recognize the pain, struggles and rights of families — like Jesus, Mary and Joseph — who do not have a home.
Pope pays pre-Christmas visit to Rome’s children’s hospital
With lots of kisses, but very few words, Pope Francis spent more than two-and-a-half hours visiting sick children, their parents and doctors at Rome’s Bambino Gesu children’s hospital Dec. 21.
Kolbe students on fire after amazing trip to ACYF
Thirteen Year 11 students at Kolbe Catholic College in Rockingham travelled to Melbourne on December 4 to attend the inaugural Australian Catholic Youth Festival (ACYF).
Prayers, donations flowing as Australia helps the Philippines
Caritas Australia says support is reaching typhoon-ravaged communities across the Philippines but more help is needed as the number of people affected by Super Typhoon Haiyan continues to rise.
Youth ready to take on the world
Thousands of young Catholics gathered for the Australian Catholic Youth Festival recently, where they were challenged to make a difference in the world and to spread the Gospel message.
Conveying pope’s ‘beautiful’ character artist’s goal for Time cover
Chicago artist Jason Seiler, who created the illustration of Pope Francis for Time magazine’s Person of the Year cover, said his goal was to convey his impression of the pontiff as a genuine, compassionate spiritual leader.
Christian leaders say violence in South Sudan is political, not ethnic
South Sudan’s Christian leaders reiterated their statement that the capital’s recent violence was political, not ethnic. For two consecutive days, the leaders of the nation’s Christian churches issued a joint statement urging the government and political leaders to protect the nation’s citizens and to remain calm and not incite violence.
Catholic-Orthodox ties ‘improve significantly’ in Russia, cardinal says
The Catholic Church in Russia predicted a “steady improvement” in ties with the predominant Orthodox Church after a visit by Cardinal Kurt Koch, president of the Pontifical Council fort Promoting Christian Unity.
