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The best in Catholic news from across the Archdiocese of Perth
Pope says structures for collaboration, collegiality need strengthening
A meeting with Pope Francis designed as reflection on the last Synod of Bishops turned into a group reflection on strengthening the synod itself and the way the world’s bishops assist the pope.
Theologian urges church to give Holy Spirit more ‘breathing room’
Although the Second Vatican Council called on the Catholic Church to mirror the life of the Trinity, the church is still far from being converted to that vision, a leading Australian theologian said June 8.
Cardinal Monsengwo sees church’s pastoral work helping stabilize Congo
The Catholic Church, through its pastoral work and the promotion of justice, can help bring stability and peace in violence-torn Congo, said a cardinal who once helped guide the country from dictatorship to democracy.
Pope is a ‘spiritual success’ who will emphasize change, rabbi says
An Argentine rabbi who is a close friend of Pope Francis said he thinks the pope is “wonderful” as leader of the universal church and is also “a spiritual success.”
Zambian bishops want new constitution to stress human development
The Zambian bishops’ conference added its voice to a growing civil movement in calling for a new constitution to promote development as a step toward improved social services and bettering the lives of the country’s impoverished residents.
Pope decries ‘real slavery’ of children forced to work
Many of the hundreds of millions of child laborers around the world work under conditions of “real slavery,” Pope Francis said.
Catholics must grow in love of God, neighbor, pope says at audience
Christians have “far to go” if they seek to be known primarily for their love of God and neighbor, Pope Francis said.
Theologian thinks papal trip to Brazil critical for younger generations
Look for strong turnout, robust media interest and unscripted moments when Jorge Mario Bergoglio makes his first trip abroad as Pope Francis when he arrives in Brazil in late July, according to a Brazilian writer and academic.
For Mother Dolores Hart, it’s time for her close-up — again
Don’t look now, but Dolores Hart is about to become a star again, 50 years after her last movie. Hart — that’s Mother Dolores, the prioress of a Benedictine women’s monastery in Bethlehem, Conn. — has just had her memoir published a year after a documentary featuring her life in as a cloistered nun picked up an Oscar nomination for best documentary short subject.
Irish missionary says women can foster peace in Nigeria’s conflict
Women can play an important role in bringing peace and stability to violence-wracked northern Nigeria if some of the country’s discriminatory social rituals ended, an Irish missionary sister working in the West African nation said.
