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The best in Catholic news from across the Archdiocese of Perth
Honduran bishop brokers talks between rival gangs
A Honduran bishop has been brokering talks between rival gangs in an attempt to calm a country with the highest homicide rate in the world. Auxiliary Bishop Romulo Emiliani Sanchez of San Pedro Sula, Honduras, told local media that Mara Salvatrucha and 18th Street gangs would start honoring a truce May 28 and enter into dialogue, which he hopes would allow the Central American country to recover from recent years of crime, corruption and political strife.
Knights run soccer competition to rule them all
The Knights of the Southern Cross are preparing for World Youth Day in Brazil by holding their inaugural KSC Perth Archdiocesan Youth Soccer Cup on June 29. Organisers are encouraging parishes and groups throughout Western Australia to get their teams ready to play at Mercedes College, Perth.
Vatican organizing worldwide, simultaneous eucharistic adoration June 2
Vatican officials are making strategic phone calls to some of the world’s most far-flung dioceses, trying to verify that in each of the world’s inhabited time zones there will be an organized hour of eucharistic adoration coinciding with 5-6 p.m. Rome time June 2.
Shelters along Mexican border strained by migrants returning from U.S.
Gerardo Bueso, 26, has been deported from the United States twice. He is trying a third time to reach the United States, where he previously worked as a gardener. Bueso is among the more than a million immigrants deported from the United States over the past five years, even as the administration of President Barack Obama presses for comprehensive immigration reform.
Tanzanian bishops’ head warns of growing threat from militant Islamists
The head of the Tanzanian bishops’ conference warned of a growing threat from militant Islamists and urged police and government to act more forcefully against violence and intimidation.
Boy Scouts vote to allow openly gay youths to belong to Scout troops
The Boy Scouts of America’s National Council voted late May 23 to allow openly gay youths admittance as members into the 103-year-old organization, effective Jan. 1, 2014.
Pope prays for Chinese Catholics, talks about loving one’s enemies
In the face of difficulty, it’s natural to hope just to get by, but being Christian means patiently enduring trials and overcoming oppression with love, Pope Francis said at a Mass that included special prayers for China.
Pope calls human trafficking ‘despicable, a disgrace’
Human trafficking is “a despicable activity, a disgrace for our societies, which describe themselves as civilized,” Pope Francis said.
Thirty-three and growing stronger still
More than 600 people gathered at Bove Farm, south of Busselton on Sunday, May 5, for the annual Busselton May Rosary Celebration. The event is held in honour of Our Lady at the Queen of the Holy Rosary Shrine located on the property and has been celebrated every year since 1980.
Pope Francis to visit birthplace of his namesake on saint’s feast day
Pope Francis will visit the birthplace of his namesake, St. Francis of Assisi, on the saint’s feast day, Oct. 4. The Vatican confirmed the trip May 23.
