St Barbara Kicks off the Christmas Season
Although there are different versions of the story of St Barbara, Christians in the Middle East and Central Europe still...
November 2016
John’s Vision of Jesus
During Advent, we look to Christ’s coming – both in remembrance of his coming upon the earth and his second...
An Eternal Season of Mercy
In the world today, the definitions and certainties of the human experience are shifting. Family life, sexuality, sacredness of life...
World Fisheries Day spotlighted environment, plight of unseen workers
Each November, communities around the world celebrate an industry that has provided livelihoods and built strong bonds for coastal communities...
How do Countries Around the World Deal with their Drug Problems?
The growing problem of drug abuse and increasingly creative and sophisticated ways suppliers reach users call for increased cooperation in...
Doubts about Faith should Lead to Deeper Study and Prayer
Everyone experiences doubts about the faith at times – “I have” many times, Pope Francis said – but such doubts...
Advent Mass Reading Wallpaper
The four Sundays in Advent read from Matthew’s Gospel and tell us of the coming of the Messiah – God...
Pope welcomes Vietnamese president to Vatican
As the Vatican and Vietnam continue discussions aimed at establishing full diplomatic relations, Pope Francis welcomed President Tran Dai Quang...
Violence Against Women Betrays Jesus
Discrimination of women and gender-violence betray the teachings of Jesus. COLLEEN CONSTABLE explains. In a recent reflection on gender violence, Cardinal Napier...
