Recent Editorial

Is Singapore fit for a red hat?

Jul 08, 2022

Next month, Archbishop William Goh Seng Chye of Singapore will receive a red hat from Pope Francis and become the first cardinal from Singapore. Although major Asian cities like Hong Kong, Jakarta, and Bangkok have had cardinals for years, it is the first time that a bishop of Singapore has reached
For life, always

Jul 01, 2022

Hopes are that the US Supreme Court ruling in Dobbs v Jackson will become the occasion for legislation protecting life, women’s rights, and motherhood.
Life beyond Roe v Wade

Jul 01, 2022

The pro-life stance of the Catholic Church has been literally written in stone.
Editor’s Note

Jun 24, 2022

Since its launch in all dioceses worldwide in October 2021, the Synod on Synodality themed, ‘For a Synodal Church: Communion, Participation, Mission’ has evoked mixed responses, ranging from excitement and optimism to indifference and cynicism.
My view

May 20, 2022

When Pope Francis convened the synod in Rome in 2021, he called on the Church to engage in this synod as an opportunity “to become a listening Church, to break out of our routine and pause from our pastoral concerns in order to stop and listen”.
Editor’s Note

May 13, 2022

Come back to me with all your heart, don’t let fear keep us apart …. Long have I waited for your coming home to me and living deeply our new lives .
Editor’s Note

Apr 30, 2022

“When did we see you ill or in prison, and visit you?” (Mt 25:39)
French Catholics rebuff far-right Le Pen, help re-elect Macron

Apr 29, 2022

In the end, Catholics in France voted overwhelmingly for Emmanuel Macron and handed the incumbent president another five years to lead their republic.
Editor’s Note

Apr 22, 2022

During one of the weekday morning Masses that I attended recently, a man walked in just as the Eucharistic celebration commenced.
The Pope cannot solve the world’s problems

Apr 16, 2022

Pope Francis deserves our admiration, prayers and support for his tireless efforts to promote peace and goodwill among nations, peoples and religions, and for constantly reminding us that everything and everybody in the universe are interconnected.