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The best in Catholic news from across the Archdiocese of Perth
Pope: Politics, economics must serve all people, protect poor, unborn
The goal of politics and economics is to serve all of humanity, starting with the poorest, the most vulnerable and the unborn, Pope Francis told British Prime Minister David Cameron, president of the Group of Eight industrialized nations.
Jumble sale raises funds for historic York church
On June 8, a small group of parishioners gathered in York at a very chilly 6am to erect a marquee and begin preparations for a fundraising event, orchestrated by Marie Reid and Janette and Mark Rehua. The event was a Giant Jumble Sale, sausage sizzle and morning tea/cake fundraiser, with money raised going towards the restoration of the church of St Patrick’s stained glass windows.
Holocaust martyr’s wedding ring used as official relic
With the body of the recently beatified Italian martyr Odoardo Focherini consumed by the fires of a concentration camp’s crematorium, his home Diocese of Carpi needed to find an alternative relic. They chose his wedding ring.
Pope calls for ‘revolutionaries’ to change hearts by sharing God’s love
Christians are called to be revolutionaries, changing the world one heart at a time, Pope Francis said. “A Christian who is not a revolutionary today isn’t a Christian,” the pope said June 17 during a conference that quickly turned into a rally for evangelization and care of the poor.
Bishop chides Obama for echoing ‘Protestant/Catholic caricature’
A bishop in Northern Ireland accused President Barack Obama of a “hackneyed” analysis of the political situation in the region. Auxiliary Bishop Donal McKeown of Down and Connor said some parts of the president’s June 17 speech in Belfast, Northern Ireland, echoed “the Protestant/Catholic caricature that has actually receded into the background in Northern Ireland.”
Adding St. Joseph’s name to Mass texts, popes share their devotion
The Congregation for Divine Worship and the Sacraments said Pope Francis confirmed a decision originally made by Pope Benedict to include St. Joseph permanently in the eucharistic prayers used at most Masses in the Latin rite.
Moving on to the abstract
Paul Fitzgerald AM is one of Australia’s most distinguished portrait painters. During his career—which spans more than 60 years—he has painted some of the world’s most notable figures, including Queen Elizabeth II, Prince Philip, Prince Charles and Pope John XXIII, writes Fiona Basile…
Drugs shouldn’t be first response to children’s problems, speakers say
When children exhibit behavioral problems, doctors and families should consider social and psychological support and not immediately try to address the difficulty with prescription drugs, said a number of speakers at a Vatican conference.
Jesuit magazine can help heal rift between Gospel, culture, pope says
Pope Francis said his fellow Jesuits can help heal the rift between the Gospel and today’s cultures. “This ministry is typical of the mission of the Society of Jesus,” he said, urging the editors and staff of a Jesuit journal to continue offering the world “your reflections and your in-depth analyses” of cultural and social trends and transformations, including hot button topics.
Pope: Don’t pretend to be sinless; preaching Gospel demands humility
When boasting of having Jesus Christ as one’s savior, people shouldn’t pretend they aren’t guilty of sin, Pope Francis said in a morning homily.
