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The best in Catholic news from across the Archdiocese of Perth
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.
Roundup of reaction to Supreme Court’s ruling on same-sex marriage
In light of the June 26 United States Supreme Court ruling that made same-sex marriage constitutional in all states of the US, here is a sampling of reaction collected this week by Catholic News Service.
Archbishop Fisher receives Pallium, Pope urges new archbishops to be courageous
The Archbishop of Sydney, Anthony Fisher, was among 46 prelates from around the world who concelebrated a special Mass in their honour with Pope Francis in Rome this week.
The Church wants pastors who are unafraid of persecution, are angels of hope and charity, and convincing witnesses with a life rooted in prayer and the Gospel, Pope Francis told the new archbishops.
Outline for synod on family calls for wide look at difficulties families face
The working document for this year’s Synod of Bishops on the family called for expanded discussion and pastoral solutions to challenges such as how economic disparity and environmental degradation affect families as well as the impact of infertility, aging and disability.
More than a million rally in Rome for Family Day
Rome’s St John Lateran square was literally bursting at the seams on Saturday 20 June as more than a million people gathered in support of the family and to protest against the introduction of “gender ideology” in schools.
Giving glory to God via YouTube
Father Ray Kelly has been a Catholic priest for 25 years and has always loved to sing but when he decided to surprise a wedding couple with his tailored rendition of Leonard Cohen’s Hallelujah on 5 April last year, his whole world changed.
Parents transmit Church teaching on marriage by example, Pope says
Children need to see their parents kiss each other, complement each other and resolve arguments peacefully, Pope Francis said.
New Vatican department to investigate bishops who cover up sexual abuse
Pope Francis has approved a new Vatican department which will judge bishops accused of covering up or not preventing the sexual abuse of children.
Peace demands passion, patience, hard work, Pope tells Balkan nation
To overcome fear, discrimination and conflict, people must have a deep desire to open themselves up to God and His mercy, and work actively for peace every day, Pope Francis said.
