Focus

Build a new Africa that promotes solidarity and unity

Aug 02, 2019

The Vatican’ Secretary of the Congregation for the Evangelization of Peoples, Archbishop Protase Rugambwa has urged African Bishops to encourage a spirit of solidarity and unity in their local Churches and within the Church’s institutions.
SECAM Bishops reflect on pastoral issues

Aug 02, 2019

SECAM delegates gathered at Munyoyo Speke Resort and Conference Centre, on 22 July, entered into study sessions to appreciate the emerging contextual pastoral issues affecting the Church in Africa.
With the Earth in peril, we must act on behalf of God’s creation

Aug 02, 2019

One would think that with an overwhelming consensus among scientists on the planet agreeing that the Earth is in peril because of human activity and that the window of time we have to ameliorate the damage is quickly closing, there would be little disagreement about what the top priority should be for the human race.
Synod emphasises Church’s mission to defend the vulnerable

Jul 26, 2019

The objective of the upcoming Synod of Bishops for the Amazon is to highlight the need for religious, political and social leaders to come together and defend the dignity of indigenous men, women and children and an ecosystem that is crucial to the environment, said Peruvian Cardinal Pedro Barreto Jimeno of Huancayo.
Dialogue with indigenous: Understanding that ‘we are simple stewards

Jul 26, 2019

By convening a special synod on the Amazon at the Vatican in October, Pope Francis will be giving greater exposure to the Church’s deep concern for the people and the ecosystem on which they depend.
Can laypeople lead a parish? Look to Louisville for a thriving example

Jul 18, 2019

In his recent book Worship as Community Drama, sociologist Pierre Hegy described an unusual Catholic parish whose identity he hid under the name Church of the Resurrection.
A new dimension of Ignatian formation: laypeople training laypeople

Jul 18, 2019

Jim Caccamo, a retired educator and trained Ignatian prayer guide, serves as outgoing executive director of the Ignatian Spirituality Centre (ISC) in Kansas City, USA.
Strengthening the Family through Word and Eucharist

Jul 04, 2019

When the family gets together, the two things they do most are: eat and talk. This is especially so when long-scattered family members are reunited on festive or special occasions.
Is Francis our first charismatic pope?

Jun 28, 2019

When Pope Francis joined 6,000 people in Rome on June 8 for the launch on Pentecost eve of a new Vatican body to serve the 115 million charismatic Cat
Treatment of the poor is best indicator of social model

Jun 13, 2019

Pope Francis addressed Romania’s authorities, members of civil society and diplomatic corps on May 31 morning, shortly after arriving in the capital, Bucharest.