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The best in Catholic news from across the Archdiocese of Perth
Humility is key to understanding Easter, sharing its joy, Pope says
To enter Christ’s empty tomb like the disciples and see that He has risen, Christians today also must “bend down”, Pope Francis said in his Easter message.
Ten years after his death, St John Paul’s example lives on, Pope says
The example St John Paul II gave the world is still alive and many people continue to be inspired by his faith, passion and joy, Pope Francis said.
No ifs, ands or buts: Christians must live Christ’s way, Pope says
Don’t be “halfway Christians” who accept Christ, but then start looking for excuses and stammering, the Pope said this week during Mass in the Domus Sanctae Marthae.
Pope Francis: You are called to bring Christian values where you work
Pope Francis met members of the Rome-based lay association Seguimi (‘Follow Me’) on the occasion of its 50th anniversary.
Pope to Nigerian bishops: ‘Do not grow tired of doing what is right’
In a letter to the bishops of Nigeria, Pope Francis assured his prayers and solidarity with the African nation which is suffering from violent attacks by the terrorist group, Boko Haram.
2015 Project Compassion: Sarita’s Story, Sharing Food for Life
Each year, Project Compassion, which runs through the six weeks of Lent, brings hundreds of thousands of Australians together in solidarity with the world’s poor.
Pope Francis To Neocatechumenal Way: “Christ Precedes You!”
Pope Francis has last week sent out 31 families to preach in secularised areas around the world, at a meeting with thousands of members of the Neocatechumenal Way, including 200 missio ad gentes families.
Canonisation of St Therese’s parents to coincide with Synod on the Family
Cardinal Angelo Amato, Prefect of the Congregation for the Causes of Saints, announced recently that the parents of St Therese of Lisieux, Louis and Zelie Martin, will be canonised this October.
2015 Project Compassion – Karen’s Story, Choosing Food for Life
Each year, Project Compassion, which runs through the six weeks of Lent, brings hundreds of thousands of Australians together in solidarity with the world’s poor.
ISIS Captures Christian Communities in Syria
An estimated 400 families have fled following assault by extremists. Forces of ISIS have attacked Christian Assyrian villages in north-eastern Syria, in the region of Khabour in the Hassake governorate.
