Recent Editorial

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  Luther’s Reformation and ours

  Jan 29, 2017

  This year marks the 500th anniversary of the beginning of the Reformation, an event which changed the history of Western Europe, and much of the rest of the world.

  
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  Young people to set agenda for Synod

  Jan 29, 2017

  In an unprecedented move, the Vatican has decided to by-pass national episcopal conferences and give the world’s young people a unique opportunity to help set the agenda for the next major meeting of the Church’s international Synod of Bishops.

  
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  What will the US bishops do?

  Jan 19, 2017

  The role of the US bishops in the coming years will be interesting to watch. The Catholic Church is one of the few national institutions that has an almost equal number of Republicans and Democrats.

  
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  What does a Trump victory mean for the future of American politics?

  Jan 19, 2017

  On the surface, it looks like a Republican electoral sweep which will allow them to enact their priorities.

  
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  Culture of encounter: Interreligious dialogue

  Jan 19, 2017

  One of the key elements for creating a culture of encounter is to seek out the other and to enter into dialogue with the other.

  
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  Violent persecution set to rise in 2017

  Jan 13, 2017

  Violent persecution of Christians is set to increase in 2017, warns Release International. The greatest area of concern is the Islamic world, where persecution is increasing from both the state and Islamic militants.

  
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  The Church is never closed within itself

  Jan 12, 2017

  The Church is never closed within itself

  
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  Melanau Catholics brace for the new Malaysian order

  Jan 08, 2017

  Catholics in Sarawak are seeing their numbers dwindle in the face of the dominant Malay culture

  
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  Bringing peace to the nations

  Jan 06, 2017

  Pope Francis enters the new year enjoying good health and, it seems, extraordinary inner peace.

  
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  Supreme Court bans use of religion in election

  Jan 06, 2017

  Politicians are barred from seeking votes in the name of religion, caste or creed the Supreme Court ruled on Jan 2 in a landmark judgment, ahead of crucial assembly polls in five states.