Catholic Outlook Magazine | September Edition | Season of Creation | 2023 Issue

Pope Francis meets Dr Miriam Rose
During Reconciliation Week, Pope Francis met with
Dr Miriam Rose. “It was a very warm, memorable
encounter,” says the Ambassador. “He heard about
her philosophy of ‘dadirri’ or ‘deep thinking’. Giving
him a picture of a tree in the shape of a crucifix, Dr
Miriam Rose explained to the Pope how people in
her community ‘see God in nature’.”
Dr Miriam Rose made a presentation of an artwork
We Found God in Nature to the Vatican Museum,
spoke at a range of events and took part in a Mass at
Domus Australia to celebrate 50 years since the first
Aboriginal liturgy was held in Australia.
Pope Francis’ commitment to
First Nations People
Ambassador Porro points out Pope Francis’
commitment to journeying with First Nations
communities towards reconciliation. “Pope Francis
has said that he wants to be the ‘spokesman for the
most profound plea of Indigenous Peoples’,” she
says. “I believe this phrase crystallises the Pope’s
commitment to journeying together with First Nations
communities towards reconciliation.
“The Pope also acknowledges the wealth of
traditional cultures and wisdom, and he has
worked to strengthen the Church’s proximity to
Indigenous communities around the world. That
proximity is reflected in Miriam Rose’s own story.
“This year is an opportunity to reflect on the evolution
of our ties with the Holy See, but it is also a chance
to consider how we can strengthen and renew our
commitments towards shared goals into the future,”
she says.
The Australian Embassy to the Holy See has
made recordings of the Reconciliation Week
events available on its website. See them, and
other coming events for the 50th Anniversary on
its events page at holysee.embassy.gov.au
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