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The best in Catholic news from across the Archdiocese of Perth
Orthodox leaders predict close ties, cooperation with new pope
Applauding the election of Pope Francis, Orthodox leaders are stressing their hope for continued cooperation with the Catholic Church during his pontificate.
In the footsteps of Marcellin
The Marist Brothers are one of the great teaching orders in the Church in the last two hundred years, and they’ve been quietly working in WA for 100 of them, reports Hugh Ryan.
True healing starts from within
For many years, Bernard’s life was spiralling out of control. Thanks to your support, Red Dust Healing helped him see the world in a whole new way.
At first Angelus, Pope Francis says God never tires of forgiving
Citing a distinguished German theologian and an anonymous elderly penitent from Argentina, Pope Francis told an overflow crowd in St. Peter’s Square never to despair of God’s mercy to sinners.
Portenos paint Pope Francis as kind, outspoken, good administrator
With many stories of kindness abound in Buenos Aires, where Pope Francis was archbishop for 15 years, until being elected pope March 13. Portenos, as locals there are known, came to know Pope Francis as an unpretentious prelate, who took public transit, showed preoccupation for the poor and challenged the authorities.
Pope Francis greets cheering, flag-waving crowd at first Angelus
Tens of thousands of pilgrims packed St. Peter’s Square and adjoining streets March 17 to hear Pope Francis deliver his first Angelus, saying prayers at noon and greeting pilgrims not only from Rome but from around the world.
Moment of joy also challenge to renew our faith in Jesus
It is with a sense of real joy that I welcome the election of Pope Francis I as the successor to Pope Benedict XVI. Like all Catholics I am very excited and encouraged by this news, writes Archbishop Timothy Costelloe SDB, Archbishop of Perth.
Timeline of an unlikely Pope, the life of Francis
Pope Francis was elected to succeed Pope Benedict XVI on March 13 by the conclave of cardinals.
Dark of night, chill of rain could not keep curious, faithful away
It was a cold and rainy night, but that cliche didn’t stop tens of thousands of people from pouring in to St. Peter’s Square to keep their eyes on a tiny chimney high atop a tiled roof.
In pre-conclave sermon, Cardinal Sodano calls for unity
Hours before the start of the conclave that will choose the next pope, the dean of the College of Cardinals celebrated the papacy as a source of unity among Catholics and of evangelization and charitable service to the world.
