Recent Editorial
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The end of ‘Christian America’?
Mar 04, 2016
Political elections are as much about those doing the electing as it is about those eventually elected.
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Highlighting the call of Vatican II
Mar 04, 2016
The Pastoral Constitution on the Church in the Modern World suggests ways for the Church to be engaged beyond proclaiming the Gospel in word only.
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Archbishop feeling uncomfortable and challenged!
Mar 04, 2016
When Pope Francis delivered a strongly worded speech to the Mexican bishops during his recent visit, I felt both uncomfortable and challenged as a bishop in the United States.
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Pope Francis on Zika and Contraception
Feb 26, 2016
Pope Francis’ response to a question about using contraception to avoid pregnancy because of concerns over the Zika virus, during a press conference on his return flight from Mexico, stirred some controversy.
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What did Pope Francis actually say about contraception?
Feb 26, 2016
Despite a rush of headlines claiming Pope Francis is softening the Church's stance on contraception, a closer look at his recent remarks could suggest otherwise.
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USA stop the nuclear spending spree
Feb 19, 2016
Like all presidents in their last year of service, President Barack Obama is trying to shrug off lame-duck feelings by pushing initiatives and programs that will outlast his term.
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Plans submitted for new Vatican laity and justice office
Feb 19, 2016
Pope Francis’ Council of Cardinals has submitted a final proposal for the creation of two new Vatican “dicasteries” or offices that will deal with laity and justice issues.
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Philippine bishops warn against prevalence of cyberporn
Feb 19, 2016
Philippine Catholic bishops have warned against the "pervasive social cancer" that has been on the rise on the Internet, especially with the prevalence of pornographic websites.
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Amid religious freedom concerns, relief over Indiana bill's failure
Feb 09, 2016
An Indiana anti-discrimination bill failed in the state senate because it would have proved disastrous for religious freedom, one legal expert has said.
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Don’t Blame Francis for Church’s Divisions
Feb 05, 2016
Some conservative Catholics have blamed Pope Francis for sowing division among the members of the Body of Christ.



Sunday Reflection
Loving us to distraction!
Reflecting on our Sunday Readings with Fr William Pillai
