Recent Editorial

From the Editor’s Desk

Oct 04, 2024

The Synod on Synodality, taking place from October 2 to 27 in Rome, is an important time for the Church.
Editor’s Note

Sep 06, 2024

As HERALD, The Catholic Weekly, marks its 30th anniversary on September 8, 2024, we find ourselves reflecting on a journey that began three decades ago.
Humanity’s biggest footprint is due to what we eat and buy!

Aug 30, 2024

Climate change is about you, me, and our everyday lives. Heat waves make a sweaty mess. Rain is upgraded to torrential storms. Climate change has upended our lives dramatically. The relentless cycle of destruction leaves us in constant fear.
Pope Francis wants us to read more books

Aug 23, 2024

Every summer, my family would make a highly anticipated weekly trip to the local public library to check in on our progress for the summer reading programme.
Editor’s Note

Aug 16, 2024

Leadership is both a privilege and a responsibility, particularly within the Church. As shared by Archbishop Emeritus John Ha in his talk at the Transforming Parishes 2024 conference, it becomes clear that leadership succession is not just a matter of practicality but a vital element of spiritual stewardship.
Church has no room for lobby groups

Aug 09, 2024

In recent discussions about the role of women in the Church, Cardinal Jean-Claude Hollerich of Luxembourg has sparked a significant conversation by emphasising the need for sincere dialogue over lobbying.
Editor’s Note

Jul 26, 2024

In this week’s issue of HERALD, we reflect on Pope Francis’ message for the fourth World Day for Grandparents and the Elderly. This occasion calls us to examine our responsibilities towards the older generation, reminding us that our treatment of the elderly is a measure of our humanity.
Workers (again, and again) beg the Vatican to face its personnel problem

Jul 26, 2024

Some years back, a couple of enterprising figures on the Roman scene, devoted Catholics with backgrounds in business, had the bright idea of trying to help the Vatican build a genuine professional development system for its workforce of roughly 5,000, divided between the Roman Curia and the Vatican City State.
I love this work, but it’s killing me

Jul 12, 2024

Clergy, chaplains, and other spiritual leaders are the bedrock of their communities. They celebrate our most joyous occasions, offer comfort in our darkest hours, and guide us with wisdom and compassion.
Vatican revives reflection on Pope’s role among other Christians

Jun 29, 2024

On June 13, the Vatican published a document on papal primacy, a central concept that designates the pre-eminence of the pope in the Church.