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The best in Catholic news from across the Archdiocese of Perth
Pope Francis condemns “Abhorrent” terrorist attack in Paris
Pope Francis has denounced today’s attack by terrorists at the offices of Paris magazine Charlie Hebdo in a statement released by the Holy See Press Office.
Notre Dame confers Honorary Doctor of Laws on Dr Carolyn Woo
The University of Notre Dame Australia has conferred the Honorary Degree of Doctor of Laws honoris causa on Dr Carolyn Woo at a graduation ceremony on Wednesday, 17 December 2014.
Unbroken
Positive values permeate the inspirational fact-based drama Unbroken (Universal). Despite its admirable qualities, however, the film also represents something of a missed opportunity.
General Audience: Jesus chose to come to the world as part of a family
The family is the “great gift that the Lord has given to the world ever since the beginning, when he entrusted to Adam and Eve the mission of multiplying and filling the earth; the gift that Jesus confirmed and sealed in His Gospel”, said the Holy Father.
Pope Francis announces new series of talks about family
The October extraordinary Synod of Bishops on the family was not the scene of “a clash between factions, but of a debate among bishops”, a work that will continue with the 2015 general synod “for the good of families, the Church and society”, Pope Francis said.
Human Rights Day: time for Australia to take stock
The Chairman of the Australian Catholic Social Justice Council has this week called on Government to take stock of its human rights performance.
Pope’s Visit to Turkey Focuses on Ecumenism, Interfaith Dialogue and Peace
Pope Francis’ recent apostolic journey to Turkey, from 28 to 30 November was marked by a number of significant gestures and overtures that emanate a sense of hope for future ecumenical and Catholic-Muslim relations.
Pope calls European Parliament to rejuvenate ‘grandmother’ Europe
The 77-year-old grandson of European immigrants to Argentina, Pope Francis urged the European Parliament to value the continent’s faiths and recuperate a sense of responsibility for the common good to rejuvenate Europe’s social, political and economic life.
Pope names Liverpool native to be Vatican’s new foreign minister
Pope Francis named the 60-year-old nuncio to Australia, Archbishop Paul Gallagher, to be the Vatican’s new foreign minister.
Pope’s work leads to painting
Our Lady of the Most Blessed Sacrament Parish Priest Fr Patrick Lim has recently completed a painting of Pope Francis.
Our Lady of the Most Blessed Sacrament Parish Priest Fr Patrick Lim has recently completed a painting of Pope Francis.
Fr Lim says he was inspired to paint Pope Francis in light of the Pope’s recent activities and speeches to transform its image.
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