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The best in Catholic news from across the Archdiocese of Perth
Paramount gambles on Noah
The Australian Catholic Film Office says movie company Paramount Pictures has taken a big risk with its production of the Biblical epic, Noah.
For Pope Francis, a year of reform and evangelization
As leader of the universal church, a pope must direct his ministry in both of the ways traditionally described by the Latin terms “ad intra” and “ad extra”: inwardly to the church itself, and outwardly to the rest of the world.
Religion devoid of conscience
In the lead up to September 11, Western nations took their collective eye off the ball when they relegated religion to the realm of the menial and sentimental. Studying fringe, fundamentalist theologies is key to understanding the nature and origins of contemporary religious extremism, writes Prof Matthew Ogilvie.
Leaders know who to follow
Archbishop Timothy Costelloe SDB encourages student leaders to get their hands dirty and to foster the talents of others.
Pope shares anecdotes, talks to priests about mercy, hearing confession
Because his cassock doesn’t have a breast pocket, Pope Francis said he wears a cloth pouch under his white robes to carry the crucifix he took from a deceased priest.
Are Egypt’s Christians persecuted? Copts’ answers vary
Egypt’s minority Christians have various opinions regarding claims that they are being persecuted in their predominantly Muslim country.
Pope Francis’ appeal not measurable yet in church attendance
Pope Francis’ popularity began immediately after his March 13, 2013, election when he walked onto the balcony and humbly greeted the crowd in St. Peter’s Square.
New Syro-Malabar Catholic eparchy in Australia to ‘start from zero’
The bishop appointed to head the newly erected Syro-Malabar Catholic Eparchy of St. Thomas the Apostle of Melbourne, Australia, said he has “a tough task ahead.”
Archdiocese announces dates for 2015 public display of Shroud of Turin
The Archdiocese of Turin, custodian of the Shroud of Turin, has announced that the shroud, venerated by many as the burial cloth of Christ, will be on public display April 19-June 24, 2015.
Ballajura celebrates milestone with new doors
St Mary MacKillop Parish in Ballajura marked their 25th anniversary with a special blessing of the church doors on February 23.
