Russia’s war economy has lifted many out of poverty, but at a devastating cost. Families of the dead receive enormous payouts, far beyond normal earnings. Death has become an economic force, blurring the line between tragedy and opportunity.

Bishops often see responding to correspondence as beyond their role. Yet synodality requires it. By treating correspondence as integral to their ministry, leaders show respect for the faithful. Two-way communication is not optional; it is essential to authentic synodal practice.

The Eucharist is not only a memorial sacrifice but also the sign of a synodal church. Celebrations that exclude the assembly risk betraying its meaning, while abundant tables, like in Würzburg, reflect the unity and mission Vatican II envisioned.

A new Lectionary in Australia, Ireland, and New Zealand signifies a renewed commitment to ensure that Scripture is proclaimed with inclusivity, accessibility, and depth. It invites the faithful to recognise the living word as central to liturgy, identity, and mission.

Children suffer bombings, amputations, and starvation? Why are their lives not defended with the same passion? The absence of protest in the face of these horrors raises an uncomfortable question.

The jeweller’s challenge: cut too much, and brilliance is lost; cut too little, and promise remains unfulfilled. For Leo XIV, the coming months will reveal his willingness to take those risks.

Jesus meets the wound before the rule—touching the leper, lifting the bent woman, calling her daughter. The Church is called to do the same, placing mercy and care ahead of judgment or doctrinal debate. Mercy before rules.

The search for God never ends. When confronted with images of cruelty and suffering, humanity questions God’s presence. Traditional theology insisted God could not suffer. Yet the Gospels portray a God of compassion, revealed through Jesus. In this vision, God is not immune to pain but responds with love that transforms suffering into solidarity.

Young Catholics often want to act on their faith. Volunteering in food pantries, hospitals, or parish projects allows them to serve others. Pope Leo’s words challenge leaders to create more opportunities for youth-driven service and ministry.

What makes a space sacred? Reverence, beauty, light, and silence. Could these same qualities transform our home offices into places that nurture both productivity and human dignity?