Pope praises joyful faith
Pope Francis has described the Church outside Europe as “much larger and more alive” after completing the longest international journey of his pontificate last month.
Pope Francis has described the Church outside Europe as “much larger and more alive” after completing the longest international journey of his pontificate last month.
Australian Catholics will play a key role in this month’s second session of the XVI Ordinary General Assembly of the Synod of Bishops in Rome Synod of Bishops which is aimed at shaping the future of the Church.
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Pope Francis may not have made it to Australia on his 12-day tour of Oceania and Southeast Asia but he entered the homes of many Australians through nightly news coverage.
As our Archdiocese prepares to celebrate Migrant and Refugee Sunday on September 29, The Southern Cross features the stories of two families who have found a new home and parish in the Adelaide Hills.
Australia’s Catholic bishops say peace is possible if people commit to speaking the truth and redouble efforts to end war.
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