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The best in Catholic news from across the Archdiocese of Perth
Vatican announces synod assembly dates; formation of study groups
In a brief papal document released on 17 February, the Holy Father said that “these study groups are to be established by mutual agreement between the competent dicasteries of the Roman Curia and the General Secretariat of the Synod, which is entrusted with coordination.”
Vatican announces theme for World Day for Grandparents and the Elderly
Pope Francis celebrated the first World Day for Grandparents and the Elderly in 2021 and decreed that it be observed each year on the Sunday closest to the feast of Sts Joachim and Anne, Jesus’ grandparents.
Pope Francis : During Lent, leave appearances aside and listen to God
Dressed in purple vestments to mark the Lenten season, Pope Francis said Lent is a chance for Christians to ensure their relationship with God “is not reduced to mere outward show.”
Pope Francis: Christians must rekindle hope in fighting today’s forms of slavery
An illustration by Mauro Pallet “Maupal” is seen in this poster released during a news conference about Pope Francis’ Lent 2024 message at the Vatican on Thursday 1 February 2024. Lent 2024 begins on 14 February, Ash Wednesday, and concludes on Holy Thursday 28 March. Photo: CNS/Lola Gomez
By Carol Glatz
Lent is a time to free oneself from slavery and take action to free others suffering...
New Synod Consultor role for Archbishop Costelloe
The appointment is in conjunction with Archbishop Costelloe’s concurrent appointments as a Member of the Preparatory Commission, and as one of the nine President Delegates to the Synod.
Disconnecting from social media ‘essential’ to Christian life, says Pope Francis
Pope Francis said that the power of St John’s preaching is linked to the silence he experienced in the desert, which allowed him to listen to the Holy Spirit.
Humanity must build alliances supporting peace, creation, says Pope Francis
By Carol Glatz
Pope Francis smiles after delivering his speech by video from the Vatican to religious leaders attending the inauguration of the Faith Pavilion at the UN Climate Change Conference in Dubai, United Arab Emirates, on 3 December, 2023. Pope Francis cancelled his trip to Dubai because of a bronchial infection. Photo: CNS/Vatican Media
The world needs people to build alliances ...
Silence must be broken if abuse is to be eradicated, Pope Francis tells victims
By Carol Glatz
Pope Francis welcomed the group of 26 men and women survivors at his residence 28 November The group had first met for two hours with members of the Pontifical Commission for the Protection of Minors, during which they received a letter from Pope Francis, who had apologized for not being able to speak to them in person "as we had hoped.” Photo: CNS/courtesy of the Pontifical...
Catholics must not join Masonic groups, membership remains serious sin
The 1983 declaration states that Catholics enrolled in Masonic associations “are in a state of grave sin and may not receive Holy Communion.”
‘Poverty is a scandal,’ says Pope Francis; Christians must use gifts for charity
Among the 5,000 who filled the basilica for Mass were homeless persons and other people in need who were seated in the front rows near Pope Francis.
