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The best in Catholic news from across the Archdiocese of Perth
The Psychology of Sex Abuse in the Church
Fr Hans Zollner is an expert in the sexual abuse crises in the Catholic Church.
In this frank interview, Fr Zollner talks to EWTN’s Colm Flynn about some of the findings from his research into the abuse crises in the Church.
Be seekers of the truth, Pope Francis tells Italian pilgrims
“Jesus is the truth, in a sense that is not only universal but also communal and personal; and the challenge is to live the search for truth today in the daily life of the church, of Christian communities,” the Holy Father said, Saturday 17 September while meeting with pilgrims from two Italian dioceses.
SPECIAL REPORT: Domestic violence not something we can turn a blind eye to, Bishop Sproxton highlights
Perth Auxiliary Bishop Don Sproxton has mirrored Pope Francis sentiment in relation to domestic violence, following the Perth launch of the 2022 Social Justice statement Respect: Confronting Violence and Abuse.
Blessed John Paul I, ‘the smiling pope,’ showed God’s goodness, says Pope Francis
“With a smile, Pope John Paul I managed to communicate the goodness of the Lord. How beautiful is a church with a happy, serene and smiling face, a church that never closes doors, never hardens hearts, never complains or harbors resentment, does not grow angry or impatient, does not look dour or suffer nostalgia for the past,” Pope Francis has said.
New duties do not diminish call to evangelise, Pope Francis tells cardinals
In his homily at the Mass with the College of Cardinals this week, Pope Francis reflected on the first reading from St Paul’s Letter to the Ephesians, in which the apostle praises God for revealing “the mystery of his purpose” and his “hidden plan” for humanity.
Service is a calling for all, not a select few, says Pope Francis
To enter the plan God proposes for our life requires that we restrict the space of selfishness, reduce the presumption of self-sufficiency and lower the heights of pride and arrogance, Pope Francis has said in his weekly Sunday Angelus audience.
World Youth Day 2023 – Registrations Opening Soon!
World
Youth Day 2023 is coming!
Catholic
Youth Ministry Perth has now commenced planning for the August 2023
international event.
World Youth Day (WYD) is the gathering of young people with the Pope
from all over the world.
It is
also a pilgrimage, a celebration of youth, an expression of the universal
Church and an intense moment of evangelisation for
youth around the world.
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Digital world leaves some ‘hyperconnected and alone,’ Vatican official says
Prefect for the Vatican Dicastery for Communication, Paolo Ruffini has this week said the paradox of today is that “we are hyperconnected and also alone”. The problem arises, he highlighted, “when there is no longer communication, but only connection.”
Desire for eternal youth is ‘delusional,’ says Pope Francis
“The conceit of stopping time — of wanting eternal youth, unlimited well-being, absolute power — is not only impossible, it is delusional,” he said. The Holy Father continued his series of talks on old age and reflected on Jesus’ farewell to his disciples during the Last Supper, in which he promised to “prepare a place” for them.
Pope Francis reflects on ‘penitential pilgrimage’ to Canada
In his first general audience following a month long summer break, Pope Francis has
reflected on his recent visit to Canada, which he said was “unlike the other journeys” he has made.
