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The best in Catholic news from across the Archdiocese of Perth
Pope Francis promulgates revised Canon Law on crimes, punishments
A series of laws and procedures to protect children, promote the investigation of allegations of clerical sexual abuse and punish offenders are included in a heavily revised section of the Code of Canon Law.
Lay Christians launch prayer campaign for China
A coalition of lay Christians have responded to Burmese Cardinal Charles Bo’s call for Prayer for the Church and Peoples of China.
Pope Francis appoints two auxiliary bishops for Melbourne
Melbourne priests Msgr Anthony Ireland and Fr Martin Ashe, have last week been appointed as new Auxiliary Bishops of the Archdiocese of Melbourne by Pope Francis.
‘Old habit’ of covering up abuse must stop everywhere, pope says
Abuse against a minor is a kind of “psychological murder” that can destroy the victim’s childhood, Pope Francis has said.
Pope Francis to institute formal ‘Ministry of Catechist’
Pope Francis is preparing to formally institute the “ministry of catechist”.
Pope calls for monthlong global prayer marathon for end of pandemic
Pope Francis has called for a global prayer marathon for the entire month of May, praying for the end to the pandemic.
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.
