Recent Editorial
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Pope Francis Meets Patriarch Bartholomew I and Christians
Jun 13, 2014
From the outset, Pope Francis put his encounter with Patriarch Bartholomew 1, the Greek Orthodox Ecumenical Patriarch of Constantinople, at the centre of his pilgrimage.
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Church growing at faster rate than world population, Africa shows fastest growth
Jun 05, 2014
The Pontifical Yearbook has published all figures relating to Church life around the world. The volume is published annually and collects together data from the Holy See’s central offices.
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Pope Francis points the way to peace
Jun 05, 2014
Pope Francis has demonstrated once again that he has an intuitive grasp of the power of symbolism.
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Pope Francis most open pope to Jews in history
Jun 05, 2014
A Jewish rabbi and historian has lauded Pope Francis’ visit to the tomb of an important Jewish personality, stating that he is the most accommodating Pope history has seen.
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Before trip to Holy Land, Pope prays at St Mary Major
May 29, 2014
As he prepared for his trip to the Holy Land, Pope Francis made a surprise visit to the Roman basilica of St Mary Major on May 23, to pray before the image of the Virgin, Salus Populi Romani.
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In pursuit of peace and reconciliation
May 29, 2014
Last week was not Pope Francis’ first visit to the Holy Land. Fr Jorge Bergoglio was in Israel in October 1973, when he was provincial of the Jesuits.
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The time has come to condemn violence against humanity
May 29, 2014
In recent times, too many news reports have brought Islamic terrorism and extremism startlingly to the fore, but these events fall like a drop of water in an ocean, without provoking any discussion, proposals, taking of positions, meetings or even dialogue with Muslim brothers in Italy.
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Vatican investigating Indian Jesuit’s work, but has not silenced him
May 23, 2014
A leading Indian Jesuit theologian specializing in mission, dialogue and inculturation, has been engaged in a dialogue with the Congregation for the Doctrine of the Faith, but has not been censured or silenced by the Vatican.
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Indian theologian deserves support, not CDF censure
May 23, 2014
I have never imagined that I would one day write a letter to the pope.
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The rise of radical Islam in Malaysia?
May 23, 2014
We are not immune to radical Islam, judging by recent events. But although it has gained prominence recently, it is not an overnight phenomenon.



Sunday Reflection
Trusting in God: The key to true prosperity
Reflecting on our Sunday Readings with Fr Philip Tay, OCD
