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The best in Catholic news from across the Archdiocese of Perth
Against the tide: the pope rallies a counterculture
At a weekly public audience earlier this year, the pope underscored one of his characteristic themes: the countercultural implications of membership in the church.
Zimbabwe church leaders cite irregularities, laud ‘peaceful’ election
Zimbabwe’s general elections took place peacefully and have put the country “on the path to a democratic dispensation,” said Father Frederick Chiromba, secretary-general of the Zimbabwe Catholic Bishops’ Conference.
Fátima statue to tour Perth in August
The International Pilgrim Virgin Statue of Our Lady of Fátima is coming to parishes in Perth, Mandurah and Bunbury this year from August 16 to August 22.
Bishop urges Nigerians to watch out for potential bombers
Nigerians who live in areas targeted by Islamist insurgents Boko Haram must be observant and vigilant about happenings around them, said a bishop in an area hit by recent bombings.
Little Flower’s mastery of the spiritual life won scholar
A spiritual and psychological study into the “greatest saint of modern times” underpinned research by PhD graduate, Dr Judith Schneider, from The University of Notre Dame Australia’s Fremantle campus.
Peace committee says foreigners support South Sudan rebel leader
A committee of religious and civic leaders said a South Sudanese rebel leader was being supported by a foreign government in an effort to destabilize the young nation.
Pope, with fellow Jesuits, prays for ‘grace of shame,’ humility
Celebrating the feast of St. Ignatius with more than 200 of his Jesuit confreres, Pope Francis prayed that he and all of them would receive “the grace of shame” for their failures and the humility to recognize that whatever good they accomplish is really done by the Lord.
‘Who am I to judge?’ Pope’s remarks do not change church teaching
When Pope Francis told reporters July 28, “Who am I to judge” a homosexual person, he was emphasizing a part of Catholic teaching often overlooked by the media and misunderstood by many people.
Ireland’s pro-lifers vow to repeal new abortion law
Irish pro-life campaigners vowed to work to repeal a new law that permits abortion in limited circumstances. President Michael D. Higgins signed the Protection of Life During Pregnancy Bill July 30 after tense parliamentary debates during which several legislators resigned.
Pope picks ‘fraternity’ as theme for his first World Peace Day message
An overemphasis on “personal well-being” and general indifference have eroded any sense of responsibility toward others, especially toward the poor, said a note from the Vatican announcing Pope Francis’ choice of a theme for World Peace Day 2014.
