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The best in Catholic news from across the Archdiocese of Perth
Government’s reforms have not worked: CHA
Medicare is broken, despite Rudd and Gillard health reforms, according to Catholic Health Australia (CHA).
Retreat on private revelations
The Manager of “God’s Farm” in Wilyabrup is excited by the prospect of promoting the private revelations of Italian mystic Mother Eugenia Ravasio at a Retreat Day on August 4.
Final WYD events relocated because of rain, mud
The culminating events of World Youth Day have been moved from their planned location in Guaratiba, 30 miles outside the city, which three days of heavy rain has reduced to a field of mud.
In Rio slum, pope denounces corruption, ‘culture of selfishness’
Visiting one of this city’s notorious “favelas,” or slums, Pope Francis denounced corruption and a “culture of selfishness and individualism,” and called for a “culture of solidarity” in pursuit of social justice.
Argentines flock to Rio cathedral to see their cardinal-turned-pope
The streets surrounding the Metropolitan Cathedral of San Sebastian were filled with a sea of blue and white flags. The Argentines had come to town. All without exception said they were there for one reason only. “To see Pope Francis,” yelled Florencia Aldretes of the Archdiocese of Buenos Aires.
At Rio hospital, pope offers drug addicts an embrace and a challenge
Pope Francis addressed a group of recovering drug addicts in a working-class neighborhood of Rio, offering them a message of compassion and hope as well as a call to self-determination.
Pope returns to Marian shrine, entrusts WYD to Mary’s care
Comfortable in the presence of Mary and at a shrine that symbolizes one of his most important experiences as a member of the Latin American bishops’ council, Pope Francis kicked off five days of intense activity with an act of devotion.
400,000 brave wind, rain for WYD opening Mass on Copacabana beach
The mosaic of hundreds of national flags waving in the cold wind on Copacabana beach was symbolic, as pilgrims from all backgrounds, driven by a single faith, participated in the opening Mass for World Youth Day.
Knights open youthful branch at Cathedral
A new Branch of the Order of the Knights of the Southern Cross in Western Australia was formally commissioned at St Mary’s Cathedral on July 14, 2013.
Bishops urge voters to choose the common good
AUSTRALIAN CATHOLICS are being urged to carefully consider their vote in the federal election due to be held in September.
The Australian Catholic Bishops Conference recently released their 2013 Election Statement outlining the major issues that Catholic voters need to consider.
These included marriage and family, child protection, the poor, and respect for life, among others.
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