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The best in Catholic news from across the Archdiocese of Perth
Small acts of faith vital, say Christian families in Israeli village
Every evening, Suhad Shunnara, 32, reads the Bible to her three sons and kneels with them to say the rosary. On Friday, she and her husband, Fuad, 40, send the children to religion class, and on Saturday, after Mass, they all watch a Christian TV channel together. In this small village of 4,000, where the Christian community totals 135 people, these small acts of their faith are not only a statement of their own beliefs but also an important way to instill in their children a love and understanding of the importance of their religious traditions to their own identities.
Pope: Elderly, sick, unborn, poor are ‘masterpieces of God’s creation’
As Great Britain and Ireland debate right-to-life issues in current health care policies and legislation, Pope Francis encouraged Catholics there to uphold “the inestimable value of all human life.”
Shrine’s picturesque setting offers young women time out to seek life’s purpose
Upcoming retreats to be held on July 20 and August 25 in the idyllic surrounds of the Schoenstatt shrine just outside Armadale will offer women aged 17-30 a unique opportunity to seek life’s purpose.
Texas stiffens abortion restrictions; pro-lifers rally to support bill
The drama in Texas over abortion that drew national and international attention came to an end for the moment after the state House of Representatives then the state Senate voted to adopt tougher abortion regulations.
World Youth Day by the numbers: pilgrims, toilets and security patrols
As hundreds of thousands of young Catholic pilgrims descend on Brazil, World Youth Day coordinators in Rio de Janeiro are putting the finishing touches on preparations for up to 2.5 million people.
Iona creates space to share and marvel
Iona Presentation College recognised the culture and traditions of its Indigenous students last week with lunchtime celebrations to recognise NAIDOC Week.
Be generous givers of mercy, not condemnation, disapproval, pope says
God wants people to be generous and merciful, not full of condemnation toward others, Pope Francis said. God is well aware of “our miseries, our difficulties, even our sins, and he gives all of us this merciful heart,” capable of being loving and merciful toward others, he told pilgrims gathered outside the papal summer villa.
Jesuit superior tells WYD pilgrims ‘keep eyes, heart open’
Using the example of a big-hearted giraffe, the superior general of the Jesuits, Father Adolfo Nicolas, told 2,000 World Youth Day pilgrims: “Keep your eyes and your hearts open.”
Mass to celebrate Indigenous heritage
Kolbe Catholic College celebrated a NAIDOC Mass on Wednesday, July 3. Mass commenced with a ‘Welcome to Country’ by Marie Taylor and set the scene for Year 11 students who joined the Indigenous students of the College to celebrate this special occasion.
Inquiry suggests British-run hospitals stop using end-of-life protocol
A British official indicated the government will abandon a controversial end-of-life protocol following an anti-euthanasia campaign spearheaded by concerned Catholic physicians. An independent inquiry into the Liverpool Care Pathway has recommended that the protocol be abolished and replaced by “individualized care plans” after evidence of abuse and suffering was discovered.
