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The best in Catholic news from across the Archdiocese of Perth
Serve people, not ideology, Pope tells Cubans at Havana Mass
As Cubans finally face the prospects of calmer relationships and greater ease of communication and commerce with the United States, Pope Francis told the Cuban people that love and service, not anyone’s ideology, are the keys to their happiness.
‘Complex’ trip to Cuba, US will be Pope’s longest
Pope Francis’ tenth foreign trip will be the longest of his pontificate and, with stops in Cuba, three US cities and the United Nations, it also will be a “very complex trip”, the papal spokesman said.
Pope simplifies annulment process, asks that it be free of charge
While a juridical process is necessary for making accurate judgments, the Catholic Church’s marriage annulment process must be quicker, cheaper and much more of a pastoral ministry, Pope Francis has said this week.
Pope designates 1 September as World Day of Prayer for Care of Creation
Like their Orthodox brothers and sisters, Catholics will formally mark next Tuesday, 1 September as the World Day of Prayer for the Care of Creation, Pope Francis has decided.
Perth Rabbi attends historical meeting organised by Neocatechumenal Way
Earlier this year, Chief Rabbi of Western Australia, Rabbi Dovid Freilich, travelled to Israel for a four-day International meeting of rabbis, cardinals and bishops organised by the founders of the Neocatechumenal Way, to commemorate the 50th anniversary of Nostra Aetate and the 70th anniversary of the Holocaust.
Papal message for World Peace Day to focus on overcoming indifference
Selfishness and fear keep too many people ignorant of the suffering of others and prevent them from finding creative ways to express solidarity and to promote peace, said a recent statement from the Vatican’s justice and peace office.
Cardinal urges senators to back measure to de-fund Planned Parenthood
The head of the US bishops’ pro-life committee has this week urged US senators to take the federal money that goes to the Planned Parenthood Federation of America and instead fund women’s health care providers that do not promote abortion.
Pope Francis recalls his recent trip to Latin America
Pope Francis commended the fruits of his recent apostolic trip in Latin America to Our Lady of Guadalupe during last weekend’s Sunday Angelus, as he thanked the people of Ecuador, Bolivia and Paraguay for their warm and affectionate welcome, and for their enthusiasm.
Close to home, Pope highlights need for cooperation for common good
Pope Francis was as close to home as he has been since becoming Pope in March 2013 when he celebrated Mass at Paraguay’s popular shrine of Our Lady of Miracles of Caacupe.
Pope in Ecuador: Families need prayers, mercy, courage, including from synod
Even if a pastoral proposal for helping a Catholic family with problems seems scandalous at first, it is possible God could use that proposal to bring healing and holiness, Pope Francis has said this week.
