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The best in Catholic news from across the Archdiocese of Perth
Francis chooses theme for inaugural World Day for Grandparents and the Elderly
To express the closeness of God and of the Church to every older person, Pope Francis has chosen “I am with you always” from the Gospel of Matthew as the theme for the inaugural World Day for Grandparents and the Elderly.
Pope calls all Catholics to be missionaries of God’s mercy
Like the disciples, who experienced Jesus’ divine mercy after the resurrection, all Christians are called to become missionaries, sharing the Gospel of God’s love and mercy with others, Pope Francis said on 11 April. By Cindy Wooden.
ACN International calls for prayers for Myanmar
In the face of escalating violence in Myanmar, Aid to the Church in Need International is calling upon Christians all over the world to pray.
Christ’s victory over death proclaims a second chance for all, says Pope Francis
The Easter Vigil and Easter Sunday celebrations at the Vatican this year was limited to 200 congregation members due to the COVID-19 lockdown. In his homily, Pope Francis said Jesus calls on all Christians today to “overcome barriers, banish prejudices” and to recognise the Lord “here in our Galilees, in everyday life.” By Junno Arocho Esteves and Cindy Wooden.
Francis: ‘Jesus takes on human suffering to draw even closer to people’
A Christian life should be filled with amazement – astonishment at the son of God suffering and dying for humanity and awe at realising how precious and loved people are in his eyes, Pope Francis said during Palm Sunday Mass for 2021.
Vatican releases Pope’s Holy Week, Easter schedule
The Vatican published Pope Francis’ calendar for Holy Week and Easter, which due to coronavirus restrictions, will be celebrated primarily in St Peter’s Basilica with a very small congregation.
Vatican says no blessing ‘illicit’ unions, no negative judgment on gay people
While homosexual men and women must be respected, any form of blessing a same-sex union is “illicit”, the Vatican Congregation for the Doctrine of the Faith has this week affirmed. By Carol Glatz.
Project Compassion 2021: Arsad’s story: Be more for a healthier community
Arsad, an Indonesian farmer, had no toilet at home and was often sick due to open defecation. Through Caritas Australia’s support, Arsad and his community improved hygiene and sanitation and funded their toilets.
Pope in Iraq: Living the beatitudes can change the world, violence is ‘betrayal’ of religion
With sporadic violence continuing in Iraq, Pope Francis’ trip to Iraq from 5 to 8 March involved a massive security operation with the deployment of thousands of police and military officers. Even the Vatican police and Swiss Guards wore bulletproof vests under their dark suits, an unusual practice on a papal trip.
Project Compassion 2021: Margaret’s Story: Be more in education
Margret is a vocational school teacher for deaf students in the Solomon Islands that suffered long-term water shortages and damage from Tropical Cyclone Harold. With Caritas Australia’s support, Margret’s school installed water tanks, repaired cyclone damage, implemented COVID-19 prevention measures, and is now planning to boost food security.
