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The best in Catholic news from across the Archdiocese of Perth
Vatican norms for Jubilee indulgence include pilgrimage, penance, service
Pope Francis said he will open the Holy Year at the Vatican on 24 December this year and close it 6 January 2026, on the feast of Epiphany.
Pope Francis praises role of archives, libraries, in tech-oriented world
Scholars overseeing archives and managing libraries must have “a great openness to discussion and dialogue,” Pope Francis told professors and students from the Vatican’s archival and library sciences schools on 13 May.
Don’t antagonise the elderly, says Pope Francis in grandparent’s day message
The Holy Fathers message expanded on the theme chosen for this year’s world day which was taken from the Book of Psalms: “Do not cast me off in my old age.”
Corpus Christi procession is not sign of pride but invitation, says Pope Francis
When Catholics carry the Eucharist through the streets, “we are not doing this to show off or to flaunt our faith” but to invite others to share in the life that Jesus gives by making himself a gift, Pope Francis said.
Perth Lord Mayor spruiks Perth’s leadership in climate resilience, Pope urges urgent climate action
Eight governors and 16 mayors from across the world came together in Rome last week for a three-day Vatican summit on climate resiliency on 16 May. Photo: CNS/Vatican Media.
By Jamie O’Brien and Justin McLellan
Perth Lord Mayor Basil Zempilas has this week told The Record of his experience at the recent Climate Resilience Summit in Rome.
Lord Mayor Zempilas was among eight governors ...
Peace in politics, in the world starts in people’s hearts, says Pope Francis
In his speech, the Holy Father underlined the importance of compassion and he encouraged everyone “to make this spirituality of fraternity grow, and to promote, through your diplomatic action, the role of multilateral bodies.”
Without Christian hope, a virtuous life seems futile, says Pope Francis
Christian hope “is not an obstinacy we want to convince ourselves of, but it is a gift that comes directly from God,” Pope Francis has said.
It is a belief in the future “because Christ died and rose again and gave us his spirit.”
Religious formation must also be human, ongoing, says Pope Francis
Pope Francis highlighted the need for religious men and women to be well-rounded, both spiritually and as people who are members of a community.
Faith, hope, love are antidote to pride, Pope Francis says at audience
The cardinal virtues were espoused and promoted by ancient philosophers well before the development of Christianity, the Holy Father said.
Pope Francis, Council of Cardinals continue discussion of women in the church
The Holy Father and the nine-member Council of Cardinals invited women, including an Anglican bishop, to make presentations at their meetings in December and in February as well.
