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The best in Catholic news from across the Archdiocese of Perth
Pope: Meditation, penance, studies won’t bring you to the living Christ
The only way to truly touch the living Christ is through the tender care of his wounds in the poor, sick and outcasts of today, Pope Francis said.
Global network against finance crime accepts Vatican agency into fold
The Vatican’s financial oversight agency has joined the Egmont Group, an international network of financial information authorities, who cooperate to fight financial crime.
Bishops tell Congolese to reject attempts to change constitution
Congo’s bishops called on Catholics to reject any attempts by the current government to modify the constitution and jeopardize democracy.
Pope: Escape from sin, don’t be afraid of where God will take you
Don’t let sin and temptation be a trap — flee from evil and don’t look back, Pope Francis said.
Polish, Ukrainian church leaders mark anniversary of WWII massacres
Catholic leaders in Poland and Ukraine pledged mutual forgiveness for the deaths of tens of thousands of civilians during World War II.
Saints’ congregation reportedly acts on causes of JPII, John XXIII
The cardinals and archbishops who are members of the Congregation for Saints’ Causes met July 2 and, according to Italian news reports, took steps to advance the sainthood causes of Blesseds John Paul II and John XXIII.
Bishops find problems in Colombia, Peru, echo issues at home in U.S.
Conflicts over natural resources and land rights in places like Peru and Colombia echo similar problems in the United States, said U.S. bishops who visited the two countries in late June.
Chilean archbishop says pope will go to Africa, Asia next year
Chilean Archbishop Ricardo Ezzati Andrello of Santiago told his people he hoped Pope Francis would visit Argentina on a South American tour in 2015, but he said the pope told him the 2014 trip schedule was already full.
U.K. may allow DNA changes to abolish disease; church institute unhappy
A Catholic bioethics institute criticized plans by the British government to create “genetically modified children” free of hereditary disease and said the treatment could affect the child’s descendants in unknown ways.
Italian media report step toward Blessed John Paul’s canonization
Although the process is not complete and is supposed to be secret at this point, Italian media are reporting that the canonization of Blessed John Paul II is another step closer.
