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Program brainchild of UNDA alumni
A ground breaking initiative linking expectant Timorese mothers with healthcare providers through mobile technology was partly inspired by University of Notre Dame lecturers who focused on social issues as they taught. The Liga Inan, or ‘Mobile Mums’, project aims to help improve the likelihood of healthy births and reduce infant mortality rates in the Southeast Asian country.
Seven encyclicals that shook the church
Pope Francis’ first encyclical, “Lumen Fidei” (“The Light of Faith”), released July 5, is the latest installment in a centuries’ old papal tradition. An encyclical is considered the most authoritative form of papal writing, and though many examples are now remembered only by scholars, the messages of others have continued to resonate within the church and beyond.
In first encyclical, pope celebrates faith as the light of human life
Pope Francis’ first encyclical, “Lumen Fidei” (“The Light of Faith”), is a celebration of Christian faith as the guiding light of a “successful and fruitful life,” inspiring social action as well as devotion to God, and illuminating “every aspect of human existence,” including philosophy and the natural sciences.
Excerpts from Pope Francis’ encyclical ‘Lumen Fidei’
Here are excerpts from Pope Francis’ first encyclical, “Lumen Fidei” (“The Light of Faith”), released July 5.
Encyclical illustrates continuity of two papacies, officials say
Presenting Pope Francis’ new encyclical and acknowledging how much of it was prepared by retired Pope Benedict XVI, top Vatican officials hailed it as a unique expression of the development of papal teaching and unity in faith.
Past pilgrim recalls the experience of a lifetime
Good Shepherd Kelmscott parishioner Helen Crosby went on a pilgrimage to Rome in 1985; the precursor to World Youth Day (WYD) and talks about her journey in lead up to WYD 2013 in Brazil.
Pope: Meditation, penance, studies won’t bring you to the living Christ
The only way to truly touch the living Christ is through the tender care of his wounds in the poor, sick and outcasts of today, Pope Francis said.
A nightmare for Dan Brown: Perth families mark Opus Dei milestone
There were two reasons for Mass being celebrated at Holy Spirit church in City Beach on Friday June 21: one, to celebrate the feast day of the founder of Opus Dei, St Josemaria Escriva; the second, to celebrate the arrival of Opus Dei in Australia 50 years ago.
Global network against finance crime accepts Vatican agency into fold
The Vatican’s financial oversight agency has joined the Egmont Group, an international network of financial information authorities, who cooperate to fight financial crime.
Ordination happy sign of growth for Perth’s Ukrainian Catholics
In an ancient ceremony rich in symbolism, Perth’s Ukrainian Catholic community, based at St John the Baptist Church in Maylands, celebrated a special milestone when Perth man Richard Charlwood was ordained a subdeacon last Sunday. Mr Charlwood and the community are hoping this step will lead on to service as a Deacon for Perth’s Ukrainian Catholics.
