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The best in Catholic news from across the Archdiocese of Perth
Orthodox leaders predict close ties, cooperation with new pope
Applauding the election of Pope Francis, Orthodox leaders are stressing their hope for continued cooperation with the Catholic Church during his pontificate.
At first Angelus, Pope Francis says God never tires of forgiving
Citing a distinguished German theologian and an anonymous elderly penitent from Argentina, Pope Francis told an overflow crowd in St. Peter’s Square never to despair of God’s mercy to sinners.
Portenos paint Pope Francis as kind, outspoken, good administrator
With many stories of kindness abound in Buenos Aires, where Pope Francis was archbishop for 15 years, until being elected pope March 13. Portenos, as locals there are known, came to know Pope Francis as an unpretentious prelate, who took public transit, showed preoccupation for the poor and challenged the authorities.
Pope Francis greets cheering, flag-waving crowd at first Angelus
Tens of thousands of pilgrims packed St. Peter’s Square and adjoining streets March 17 to hear Pope Francis deliver his first Angelus, saying prayers at noon and greeting pilgrims not only from Rome but from around the world.
Moment of joy also challenge to renew our faith in Jesus
It is with a sense of real joy that I welcome the election of Pope Francis I as the successor to Pope Benedict XVI. Like all Catholics I am very excited and encouraged by this news, writes Archbishop Timothy Costelloe SDB, Archbishop of Perth.
Australian Jesuits are happy at their confrere’s election
Jesuits around Australia have expressed both surprise and excitement at the news of the election of Pope Francis, writes Matthew Biddle.
Francis a friend: Eastern Catholics
The newly appointed pontiff, Pope Francis has a love for Eastern Catholic liturgy and a history of supporting Eastern Catholic communities says Patriarch Sviatoslav Shevchuk, the head of the Ukrainian Catholic Church.
‘He showed me were to park, made the coffee’, Eastern Catholics welcome Pope
JERUSALEM (CNS) - Latin Patriarch Fouad Twal commended Pope Francis on his election with the traditional Arabic greeting of "Alf mabrouk," or "1,000 congratulations."
"There is depth in our communion. Holy Father, it is with gratitude and great hope that we look forward to all that you do for the church, the world and the pastoral solicitude that you will have for our Latin patriarchate ...
Leaders religious and secular welcome Pope Francis
WASHINGTON (CNS) - Catholic leaders worldwide expressed words of hope and joy in calling upon Catholics to come together as one body behind the papacy of Pope Francis.
International political leaders also offered words of congratulations and pledged to work with the new pontiff on common goals and concerns in a complex world.
Church bells tolled around the world with the ann...
Timeline of an unlikely Pope, the life of Francis
Pope Francis was elected to succeed Pope Benedict XVI on March 13 by the conclave of cardinals.
