Focus

New cardinals, an ageing Pope and the upcoming conclave

Dec 21, 2024

Pope Francis turned 88 on December 17. Depending on how one keeps score, that makes him something like the fifth or sixth oldest man ever to occupy the Chair of Peter.
The Christmas journey

Dec 21, 2024

We begin the Christmas journey with Mary who, in response to Caesar’s call for a census to be taken – each one to be registered in the home country, leaves Nazareth for Bethlehem.
Pope Francis’ eco-village to promote ecological conversion at 2025 Jubilee

Dec 13, 2024

Pope Francis’ plan to build an ecovillage in the historic gardens of Castel Gandolfo, the summer residence of the popes, will be complete for the 2025 Jubilee, allowing pilgrims and tourists to participate in an immersive experience of “ecological conversion,” organisers said.
The priest as catechetical leader

Dec 13, 2024

In this article, I will focus specifically on his role as the catechetical leader in the parish.
Celebrating 25 years of consecrated life in small ‘bites’

Dec 13, 2024

Sr Mampheteli Clementine Sekantsi, a member of the Congregation of the Holy Family Sisters of Bordeaux, celebrated the 25th anniversary of her religious profession in a unique way by feeding the homeless for 25 weeks.
On the synod and the end of ‘professional Christians’

Dec 06, 2024

“Synodality is already taking root at the local level in many parts of the Church worldwide,” observed Archbishop Timothy Costelloe, 70 president of the Australian Catholic Bishops’ Conference and one of the Synod’s president delegates. Speaking in an exclusive interview with America magazine’s Vatican correspondent, Gerard O’Connell after the Synod concluded, he added, “This isn’t surprising, because it is the work of the Spirit.”
Celebrating 50 years of priestly ministry

Dec 06, 2024

The Malacca Johore Diocese joyfully celebrated the sacerdotal golden jubilee of Fr Anthony Ng and Fr Lucas Ho recently, honouring their 50 years of faithful service to the Church.
Leaving comfort for the call of the jungle

Dec 01, 2024

Following his ordination, Fr Anthony Naden seemed to have everything a parish priest could hope for — a vibrant congregation, a strong connection with parishioners, and fluency in both Tamil and English, which allowed him to engage deeply with his community.
God lifted me from the depths of my despair

Nov 22, 2024

At first glance, Samuel Edmund Theivendran might not immediately strike you as someone who is a full-time Catholic lay missionary.
My synodality began with the Montfort youth

Nov 15, 2024

Growing up in the small town of Tampin, Negeri Sembilan, a young Michel Dass was deeply influenced by two remarkable figures — the late Fr Mari Arokiam and the late Fr Phillips Muthu.