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Fr. Antonio Carlos | Editor

Young people today seek direction for their lives. They are hungry and thirsty for the Word of God explained to them in an accessible and meaningful manner.


In This Issue


Francis' Determination to Reform the Church

Former apostolic nuncio to Washington, Carlo Viganò, accused Pope Francis of knowing about the sexual abuses committed by Cardinal McCarrick and not acting on the issue. Shay Cullen contends that…

The Catholic Worker of Korean Reconciliation

In the “Land of the Morning Calm,” a devotee of Our Lady of Fatima ordered his presidential residence to be blessed on May 13, shortly after his election. He then asked for the advice of the Pope. He…

Forgiveness without Limits

Pastora Mira Garcia is best-known in Colombia for her example of forgiveness in the face of hatred and violence. In September 2017, when Pope Francis visited the country, Pastora was chosen to narrate…

Spiritual Foundations for the Future

According to several studies of sociologists and political scientists, many years from now, the economic and technical unification of humanity will be a well established reality. What is the…

From Reform to Renewal

Gifted with extraordinary intelligence, clarity of expression and deep spirituality, Cardinal Suenens (1904-1996) played a pivotal part during Vatican II, aiming at the reform of the Church. Later he…

Taking the Moral High Ground

Faced with the possibility of giving birth to babies with abnormalities, doctors suggested abortion to the young mothers. The witness of an experienced mum turned the argument upside down. In spite of…

The Roses of Mary

October is the month of the Holy Rosary. It It is a meditative prayer on the life of Jesus through the eyes of His Mother. Catholics are encouraged to pray it daily.

How to Accompany Young Catholics

Young people today seek direction for their lives. They are hungry and thirsty for the Word of God explained to them in an accessible and meaningful manner.

World Touch


PHILIPPINES: Bishops Vow No Cover-Ups Of Clergy Abuses

Reeling from new claims of clerical sexual abuses in the Catholic Church particularly in the United States, the country’s bishops expressed “pain and shame” for the crimes, promising action and no…

ASIA: Religious Persecution Is Worsening

Religious freedoms are steadily being eroded across large parts of Asia and religious fundamentalism is on the rise, a United Nations’ special rapporteur on freedom of religion or belief has warned.

YOUTH: Fight Scandal By Giving Witness

Members of the Catholic Church sin and give scandal, it’s true, Pope Francis said, but it is up to each Catholic to live the faith as authentically as possible and witness to the world the love of…

PEACE: “Middle Path” To Combat Extremism

Religious leaders, scholars and activists from around the globe ended a three-day interfaith forum in Indonesia with a message for world leaders to use a “middle path” to overcome poverty,…

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