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The best in Catholic news from across the Archdiocese of Perth
Politics divorced from people’s lives
There is a federal election on, as most people will have gathered by now, and it is somewhat interesting to reflect how far politics in Australia is dominated by issues of pure accounting and economics – as if the life and culture of the nation are reducible to nothing more than statistics such as tax rates (and for whom), GDP, GNP and how far China’s demand for Western Australian iron ore will save the nation – if at all – from financial woes.
Soccer stars help launch Pontifical Academy of Sciences’ school project
Immediately after meeting Pope Francis, Gianluigi Buffon, captain of the Italian national soccer team, and Lionel Messi, captain of Argentina’s team, lent their hands — actually just a finger — to the Pontifical Academy of Sciences.
Jerusalem, shared ‘security blanket,’ key to Israeli-Palestinian peace
Coveted as a spiritual and political capital by both Israelis and Palestinians, the status of the city of Jerusalem has stood out as one of the pivotal topics in their ongoing peace negotiations.
Notre Dame alumna soars in the publishing world
The joy, excitement and relief on the face of young Western Australian author, Claire Merchant, is evident after having her first novel published and available for purchase around the world.
Bishop calls on Kenyan government to improve disaster response
Bishop Cornelius Arap Korir of Eldoret called on the Kenyan government to better prepare first responders in disaster-management techniques.
Priest: Stop attacks against Christians in Central African Republic
An Italian missionary said although Islamist extremists are targeting Christians all over the Central African Republic, “the bloodiest treatment has often been reserved for Catholic catechists.”
WA Deputy Leader joins Caritas team
WA Deputy Opposition Leader Roger Cook is preparing to run in this year’s Chevron City to Surf in Perth; Mr Cook will be part of the Caritas team.
Painting from prayer: British artist says he seeks God before each work
The election of Pope Francis inspired an immediate slew of biographies, but Stephen B. Whatley decided he would do something different — he would paint him. His oil on canvas portrait of the Argentine pope, measuring 28 inches by 20 inches, has now been unveiled at a Westminster Cathedral exhibition that runs until Aug. 22.
His Holiness, the soccer fan, asks players to be real role models
With admiration and big smiles all around, the lifelong soccer fan Pope Francis met the star players and coaches of the Argentine and Italian national soccer teams hoping to compete for the World Cup in 2014.
Priests criticized for helping community groups fight crime, block dam
A pair of priests have been denounced to the Interior Ministry for allegedly stirring up social unrest in a southern Mexican state rife with violence and vigilante movements.
