Focus

  • Five takes on what the Pope said about AI

    Jul 12, 2024

    Pope Francis recently achieved two significant milestones. First, he became the first supreme pontiff to attend the Venice Biennale, a contemporary art festival, on April 28, marking the 129th year since its foundation in 1895. Second, he was the first pope to participate in the Group of Seven (G7) summit at Borgo Egnazia in the city of Fasano in Puglia, Italy, from June 13-15, upon the invitation of Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni.

  • ‘Do This in Memory of Me’ Eucharistic art exhibit highlights mystery of Jesus’ real presence

    Jul 05, 2024

    The “Do This in Memory of Me” exhibit, part of the US Eucharistic Revival, is showcasing sacred art at the Knights of Columbus’ Blessed Michael McGivney Pilgrimage Centre in New Haven, Connecticut.

  • Can science explain every aspect of prayer?

    Jul 05, 2024

    Prayer is an activity that humans around the world engage in on a daily basis. It would make sense that the scientific community would be interested in prayer and try to analyse it.

  • Touched by a priest

    Jul 05, 2024

    Within the vibrant parish community of the Church of St Anthony, Pudu, a remarkable transformation is unfolding. Here, a young couple, once consumed by worldly desires, has found a new path, guided by the narratives and spiritual leadership of their parish priest, Fr Dr Clarence Devadass.

  • United in the Eucharist, Guided by Grace

    Jul 05, 2024

    For Catholic singer-songwriter Matt Maher, the 17th chapter of John’s Gospel, in which the Lord prays that all will be one, has fueled his 20 years of itinerant ministry and traveling.

  • A Church alive and on the move: ‘The seeds of a synodal church are already sprouting’

    Jun 29, 2024

    Theologians evaluating contributions for the upcoming Second Session of the General Assembly of the Synod of Bishops have concluded their reflections, with work on the “Instrumentum laboris” for the Second Session of the General Assembly of the Synod continuing.

  • Synodal Church: ‘Hotel for saints, hospital for sinners’

    Jun 29, 2024

    As the Church journeys toward the second session of the Synod on Synodality, Fr. Cletus Mwilla explores the hope of a paradigm shift toward a more inclusive and participatory Church.

  • Pilgrims of hope amid crisis

    Jun 15, 2024

    With 32 million expected for the Jubilee Year, the Archbishop discusses preparations, his hopes for conversion, and why ‘we are all pilgrims of hope.'

  • Theologians from around the world gather to prepare the next stage

    Jun 15, 2024

    A group of approximately 20 theologians gathered in Rome for a crucial 10- day closed-door session to prepare the guiding document for the upcoming Synod on Synodality

  • Putting out with faith into the deep and dark interiors

    Jun 15, 2024

    Putting out with faith into the deep and dark interiors