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The best in Catholic news from across the Archdiocese of Perth
In World Peace Day message, Pope addresses death penalty, debt, migrants
Pope Francis called for abolishing the death penalty worldwide, lifting the burden of debt on poor nations, global aid policies that respect life and revamped laws that welcome and integrate migrants.
From cub reporter to vaticanista
Former Vatican correspondent and journalist John Allen will next year speak at the Catholic Social Services Conference, Review, Reimagine, Renew: Mission making a difference in a changing world from 24-26 February.
Pope wants Year of Mercy to tenderly transform the world
When Pope Francis planned the Year of Mercy and the opening of the Holy Door, he did not mean to give the starting signal for a frenzied wave of pilgrims to Rome. More than a call to sign up for an Eternal City package tour, the Pope is inviting people to strike out on a year-long spiritual journey to recognise a loving God who’s already knocking on their door.
Pope arrives in violence-torn Central African Republic preaching peace
Despite serious security concerns for Pope Francis and for those who would come to see him, the Pope landed in Central African Republic on 29 November saying he came as “a pilgrim of peace.”
Perth Archdiocese continues working towards assisting proposed refugees and asylum seekers from Syria
The unfolding number of refugees escaping from war-torn Syria has brought about much talk and speculation about the arrival of refugees in Australia in recent months.
Pope condemns Mali attacks, calls for acts of kindness in broken world
Show kindness, understanding and mercy in today’s broken and wounded world, Pope Francis said.
Archbishop invites Perth Catholic Community to Pray for Paris
Archbishop Timothy Costelloe has this week asked all parishes and other Catholic communities in the Archdiocese of Perth to unite in prayer for the victims of the terrorist attacks in Paris, which took place on Friday 13 November.
Paris Attacks 2015 – Cardinal Vingt-Trois of Paris: statement on terror attacks
The Archbishop of Paris, Cardinal André Vingt-Trois, issued a statement on Saturday, 14 November, via Vatican Radio, condemning the attacks on his city, praising first responders, and urging unity in the wake of terror attacks that killed at least 128 people overnight.
International – A family that doesn’t eat together is ‘hardly a family’, Pope says
A family that chooses to watch TV or play with their smartphones rather than talk at the dinner table is “hardly a family”, Pope Francis said.
Dignity of workers must never be compromised
The dignity and rights of workers must never be compromised, not only with regard to fair wages and pension, but also in “their right to rest,” Pope Francis said.
