Pope Francis waves as he leads the Angelus on 15 July from the window of his studio overlooking St Peter’s Square at the Vatican. Photo: Fabio Frustaci/CNS. By Cindy Wooden Pope Francis reminded some 15,000 people gathered at St Peter’s Square on 15 July that all Christians are called to be missionaries, concerned more with sharing the Gospel than with earning money or even with being...

Pilgrims take pictures as Pope Francis leads the Angelus from the window of his studio overlooking St Peter’s Square on 8 July at the Vatican. Photo: Riccardo Antimani/CNS. By Carol Glatz God does not conform to people’s expectations and He often presents himself and his graces in surprising ways, Pope Francis said. “God does not conform himself to preconceptions. We have to make a...

New cardinals and archbishops are seen as Pope Francis celebrates Mass marking the feast of Sts Peter and Paul in St Peter’s Square at the Vatican on 29 June. At the conclusion of the Mass, Pope Francis presented palliums in boxes to dozens of new archbishops from around the world. Photo: CNS/Paul Haring. By Carol Glatz God wants his disciples to bring his mercy and love to everyone, ...

Fr Charles Gauci is currently the administrator of St Francis Xavier’s Cathedral in Adelaide. Photo: Supplied. Pope Francis has last week appointed Fr Charles Gauci the seventh Bishop of Darwin. Archbishop Mark Coleridge, President of Australian Catholic Bishops Conference, welcomed the appointment of a man who is known for his deep spirituality and commitment to evangelisation. “F...

Pope Francis listens as Archbishop Vincenzo Paglia, President of the Pontifical Academy for Life, speaks during an audience with members of the Academy at the Vatican on 25 June 25. Photo: CNS/Vatican Media). By Junno Arocho Esteves Behind the indifference toward human life lies a contagious illness that blinds people to the lives, challenges and struggles of others, Pope Francis said...

Pope Francis accepts a jersey from Peter Cosgrove, Governor General of Australia, who was accompanied by his wife Lynne, during a private audience at the Vatican June 25. Photo: CNS/Alessandro Di Meo. The Australian Catholic University (ACU) was honored to receive the Governor-General, His Excellency General the Honourable Sir Peter Cosgrove AK MC (Retd), and Lady Cosgrove at its Rome Ca...

A fisherman in Canggu, Indonesia, walks near the shore on 3 May. Photo: Johannes Christo/Reuters. By Carol Glatz The theory that wellbeing will automatically flow down to everyone from the riches of the few is “a lie”, Pope Francis said on 15 June. The beatitudes show the way, he said, because they show that holiness doesn’t concern just the soul, “but also the feet – for going tow...

The Record Editor Jamie O’Brien interviews Myanmar Cardinal Charles Bo on Monday 18 June in front of some 20 members of the Burmese Catholic Community of Western Australia. Photo: Feby Plando. By Theresia Titus and Jamie O’Brien Myanmar Cardinal Charles Bo has this week said the Catholic Church plays a significant role on peacebuilding in Myanmar. At the invitation of Catholic Miss...

A woman religious casts her ballot May 25 in Dublin as Ireland holds a referendum on its law on abortion. Voters went to the polls May 25 to decide whether to liberalize the country's abortion laws. (CNS photo/Alex Fraser, Reuters) By Michael Kelly An Irish bishop said he hopes Pope Francis' August visit can help bring healing, after a divisive referendum that will pave the way for aborti...

Pope Francis leaves after celebrating Mass marking the feast of Pentecost in St Peter’s Basilica at the Vatican on 20 May. The Pope at his “Regina Coeli” announced that he will create 14 new cardinals on 29 June. Photo: Paul Haring/CNS. By Cindy Wooden Christians should begin each day invoking the Holy Spirit and praying that the Spirit will lead them and the Church closer to God and ...