Recent Editorial

  • Pope Francis: To be corrupt is to follow the devil

    Nov 25, 2016

    On Nov 17, Pope Francis warned Catholic business leaders against the danger of worshipping money, saying corruption is to follow the lies of the devil, whereas practices aimed for the common good are always built around principals of honesty and fraternity.

  • In Trump victory, Church should be prophetic

    Nov 17, 2016

    In response to the election of Donald Trump, the pope’s representative in the United States believes that the church needs "to assume a prophetic role."

  • The result of the 2016 election was a revolt against the system

    Nov 17, 2016

    Trump has won because he heeded popular resentment against the Democratic Party, which has become very close the big Wall Street business and contemptuous for all Americans who think differently from the liberal way (abortion, marriage, immigration).

  • A eulogy of perseverance

    Nov 17, 2016

    The testimony of our Eastern Christian brethren is heartrending: “Never did we choose this ordeal. We felt it coming. We must remain steadfast in Christ.” Stand firm in the Lord!

  • The end of an era

    Nov 17, 2016

    In the light of the fears that the prospect of a Trump presidency have aroused around the world in the wake of the US election last week, an effort is needed to shed light on the reasons for the anger that exists.

  • New cardinals, Francis’ vision and intentions

    Nov 11, 2016

    By the time the third Consistory of Francis’ pontificate is complete on November 19, the Pope will have created a total of 56 cardinals.

  • On women priests: ‘Never’ or ‘Never Likely’?

    Nov 11, 2016

    Is the Church refusing to ordain women, or unable to? The traditional teaching of the Church is that it is unable to do so — but St John Paul II further said that this teaching was to be “definitively held,” intending to close the matter for further discussion or debate.

  • Pope speaks ahead of his visit to Sweden

    Nov 08, 2016

    Pope Francis gave an interview with the Jesuit Catholic journal La Civiltà Cattolica ahead of his ecumenical Apostolic Visit to Sweden.

  • Luther, reformer and spiritual guide

    Nov 08, 2016

    In the Lutheran Church, as in the Catholic Church, the understanding of Martin Luther has greatly evolved over the past five centuries. Today he is perceived not only as a daring reformer but also as a spiritual guide.

  • Luther emphasised centrality of Scripture

    Nov 08, 2016

    As Catholics and Lutherans, we have undertaken a common journey of reconciliation.