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The best in Catholic news from across the Archdiocese of Perth
Celluloid heaven: how popes took church, Gospel to the big screen
The Catholic Church has a history of taking on major technological innovations that promote mass communication, such as the printing press in the 15th century and radio and television in the 20th. In fact, one of the very first motion picture films ever made was an 1896 reel of Pope Leo XIII.
Pope Francis prefigured: Discovering the real John Paul I
Although Pope Francis made very similar remarks after his election in March, it was actually his predecessor, Pope John Paul I, who spoke these phrases in September 1978, thus introducing a new, down-to-earth style into the papacy.
Christian persecution around world has intensified, study finds
The persecution of Christians around the world has intensified over the last two-and-a-half years, according to a review of religious freedom in 30 countries.
Catholic media bring church closer to people, pope says
Catholic media are important not only as means of documenting church events, Pope Francis said, but especially as means for bringing the church and the Gospel closer to people.
Pope says Mass translations promote unity, understanding of faith
English translations of Latin liturgical texts have promoted unity in the faith and helped millions of Catholics better understand the sacraments they share, Pope Francis said.
Death not worth the worry, so cherish your life
Even when the so-called experts tell you to “take it easy”, don’t waste time worrying, just leave it all in God’s hands.
CRS, University of Dayton to work together to combat labor trafficking
Marianist-run University of Dayton and Catholic Relief Services, the U.S. bishops’ overseas relief and development agency, will work together to address an increase in labor trafficking that human rights advocates expect to see in Brazil during two upcoming international sports events.
The war on Christians
Imagine if correspondents in late 1944 had reported the Battle of the Bulge, but without explaining that it was a turning point in the second world war. Or what if finance reporters had told the story of the AIG meltdown in 2008 without adding that it raised questions about derivatives and sub-prime mortgages that could augur a vast financial implosion?
Two Catholic universities to end coverage of elective abortions in 2014
Elective abortions will no longer be covered in the health insurance plans of two Catholic universities in California.
At Caritas home, orphans find jobs, skills and sense of belonging
Georgian children of parents who could not — or would not — care for them were getting ready for the day on a recent weekend morning in their group house run by the Catholic charity, Caritas.
