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The best in Catholic news from across the Archdiocese of Perth
Italian prosecutor says mafia would like to hurt the pope
Crime families in Italy are not happy with Pope Francis and would hurt him if they could, said an Italian prosecutor who has spent years investigating organized crime and has written a book about the apparent Catholic devotion of mafia bosses.
Pope, on state visit to Italy, highlights social concerns
Pope Francis made the first state visit of his pontificate Nov. 14, traveling two miles from Vatican City to Italy’s presidential palace, where he voiced the church’s solidarity with the nation in facing social challenges that included immigration, unemployment and the well-being of families.
Caritas Philippines leader calls typhoon devastation ‘unimaginable’
The devastation brought on by Super Typhoon Haiyan is on a scale so big it is “unimaginable,” said Jesuit Father Edwin Gariguez, head of Caritas in the Philippines.
Secularism, declining Catholic culture major concerns, says head of CUA
John Garvey, president of The Catholic University of America in Washington, told a group of Catholic journalists Nov. 7 that Catholic education should not be taken for granted.
Secular Christmas seen as encroaching on Christian Advent season
It’s beginning to look a lot like Christmas. Already. Even before Halloween jack-o-lanterns were carved, retailers were advertising the joys of Christmas gift-giving — and getting — on television. And no sooner will the Thanksgiving turkey be carved before radio stations start playing Christmas music, some of them nonstop, through Christmas Day.
Confession renews grace of baptism, pope says at audience
With baptism, Christians are cleansed of sin, but the sacrament doesn’t wash away human weakness nor the obligation to ask forgiveness when they make mistakes, Pope Francis said.
Belgium’s faith leaders: Don’t allow kids to decide on own euthanasia
The president of the Belgian bishops’ conference joined other faith leaders who criticized proposed legislation to extend euthanasia to children and dementia sufferers, warning the measure risks “destroying the functioning of society.”
Perth ready to help Filipino brothers and sisters
Perth-based Catholic groups have rallied to help Filipinos devastated by Typhoon Haiyan. An estimated four million people have been affected by the typhoon which struck the county’s eastern islands on November 8, with deaths estimated at upwards of 10,000.
Catholic convert the perfect bride for happy Brad
Brad Barbuto hadn’t been back to Bali since the bombings of 2005, but this time was different, beginning on the sandy beaches close to the Tuka Bali Orphanage where Mr Barbuto often lent a supporting hand.
SJOG reaches new heights
A healthy future for Midland and surrounding communities is yet another step closer, with a traditional construction ‘topping out’ ceremony held to mark the St John of God Midland Public and Private Hospitals reaching their full height recently.
