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The best in Catholic news from across the Archdiocese of Perth
Death of Pope Emeritus Benedict XVI
Statement on the Death of Pope Emeritus Benedict XVI. By the Most Rev Timothy Costelloe SDB Archbishop of Perth
Tombs of fallen soldiers are cry for peace, Pope Francis says on All Souls’ feast
“I am sure that all of those who went with goodwill (to war), called by their country to defend it, are with the Lord,” Pope Francis said, celebrating Mass on the feast of All Souls, on Tuesday 2 November at the French Military Cemetery in Rome.
After warm welcome to Slovakia, Pope encourages Christian leaders to unite
Pope Francis is welcomed by hundreds of men, women and children at Bratislava international airport 12 September. After his arrival in Bratislava, Pope Francis was whisked away to the apostolic nunciature, where he met with ecumenical leaders and reflected on the freedom shared in the country.
Pope Francis: Promote a culture that prioritises human dignity
Pope Francis has last weekend told members of the organisation, Leaders Pour la Paix (Leaders for Peace) that it is important to promote a ‘culture of faces,’ which places the dignity of the person at the centre, a respect for his or her story, especially if they are wounded and marginalised.
Jesus is life-giving bread, not just ‘side dish,’ says Pope Francis
Pope Francis addressed the people from his studio window overlooking Saint Peter’s Square on 8 August, as he led the Angelus. His message – that Without Christ, Christians could only “get by” because He is the only one who can nourish their souls and He is the only one who can “forgive us from that evil that we cannot overcome on our own.” By Junno Arocho Esteves, CNS.
Christ’s victory over death proclaims a second chance for all, says Pope Francis
The Easter Vigil and Easter Sunday celebrations at the Vatican this year was limited to 200 congregation members due to the COVID-19 lockdown. In his homily, Pope Francis said Jesus calls on all Christians today to “overcome barriers, banish prejudices” and to recognise the Lord “here in our Galilees, in everyday life.” By Junno Arocho Esteves and Cindy Wooden.
Pope: ‘Coronavirus vaccine must be for all, not just the wealthy’
As countries around the world scramble to find a vaccine for COVID-19, Pope Francis has again called for an ethical distribution of the vaccine to everyone, especially those who are struggling financially.
Francis: Impossible to bear tragic loss of a child without God’s help
Without God’s help, it is impossible to bear the tragic loss of a young life, Pope Francis said.
Pope Francis to sign new encyclical in Assisi next month
A new encyclical titled Fratelli Tutti will be published next month by Pope Francis.
The Holy Father will travel to Assisi on 3 October to sign the encyclical, which will talk about the social, political and economic obligations that flow from a belief that all people are children of God and therefore brothers and sisters to one another.
Francis: ‘Gossip is tool of the devil to divide the Church’
Gossip is “a plague worse than COVID”, Pope Francis said, asserting that while speaking ill of others comes almost naturally, it is a tool of the devil to divide the Church.
