Recent Editorial

• Romero, Martyr who died for the poor

  Feb 13, 2015

  Is standing alongside the poor, even at risk of your life, an essential part of the Catholic faith? Archbishop Oscar Romero thought so.

  

• Making room for reason

  Feb 06, 2015

  Since the Jan 7 terrorist attack and the subsequent taking of hostages on Jan 9, religion has entered the public arena — for better and for worse.

  

• Pope warns of “shadows and dangers” over mankind

  Feb 06, 2015

  The Pope has warned there are “shadows and dangers” hovering over mankind, as the Vatican faces new threats from Islamic State (IS) militants.

  

• Malaysian terrorist had planned attacks during Pope’s visit to Philippines

  Feb 06, 2015

  One of FBI's most wanted terrorists, Malaysian Zulkifli Khir @ Marwan, had planned attacks to coincide with Pope Francis’s visit to the Philippines recently, Utusan Malaysia reported on Jan 29.

  

• Pope’s Message for Lent: Parishes be ‘islands of mercy’!

  Feb 06, 2015

  In his annual message for Lent, Pope Francis once again blasted what he called a “globalization of indifference,” saying that when people grow materially comfortable they tend to forget about others, becoming unconcerned with their problems, suffering, and injuries.

  

• We must get beyond the Humanae Vitae impasse

  Jan 30, 2015

  However, inserted into this pastoral journey of encounter was a muddled message that begs for explanation.

  

• Pope of the periphery

  Jan 30, 2015

  Pope Francis’ trip to Asia was a remarkable event by most measures.

  

• Pope’s visit to the Philippines spoke to Filipinos heart-to-heart

  Jan 30, 2015

  Pope Francis deeply touched the many Filipinos who came in droves to see the Pope who loves children and poor people, embraces the sick and suffering, and speaks to them heart-to-heart.

  

• The Church is more than just the Pope

  Jan 23, 2015

  Anyone who reads this column knows that I am a big fan of Pope Francis. I never thought I would see a pope like him in my lifetime.

  
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  Here's why Pope Francis goes off script

  Jan 18, 2015

  In a press briefing with journalists in the Philippines, Vatican spokesman Fr. Federico Lombardi ventured to explain the reason why Pope Francis so frequently deviates from his prepared speeches.