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In theological debate and magisterial statements, the concept of ‘just war’ is increasingly being called into question in support of the idea that war is intrinsically illicit. Yet the concept continues to resurface, and the authority of St Augustine (354–430) is often invoked in its defence. In the conventional account of the history of war, Augustine frequently appears as the first Christian theorist of ‘just war’, if not its actual ‘inventor’. But Augustine, as we know, was always a restless (inquietus) soul, attentive to the developing challenges posed by history, and his thinking evolved over time. Scholars understand that his positions must be read both in context, with due attention to their historical setting, and as part of a broader vision that places them in perspective. Instead, they are often embalmed or taken out of context, or even attributed to the later Augustinian tradition. In the case at hand, anyone with the patience — and good fortune — to read Augustine himself will find signs that his acute understanding of history did not overlook the fundamental ambiguity, or even the outright inadmissibility, of ‘just war’.

The Church of Our Lady of Lourdes (OLL), marked the Season of Creation through English and Tamil Masses that called parishioners to recognise the natural world as God’s gift and embrace their responsibility as its stewards.

Catholic communities across Malaysia are marking the 2026 Season of Creation with a focus on water, not only as a biblical symbol of life and renewal, but as a resource increasingly threatened by pollution, waste and environmental degradation.

The Diocese of Penang is preparing to begin the second phase of conservation work on the historic Church of the Sacred Heart of Jesus at Pagar Tras, a 19th-century Catholic landmark that reflects the missionary history of northern Malaysia.

As part of the Church’s preparation for the Malaysia Pastoral Convention (MPC 2026), the Perjalanan Salib (Journey of the Cross) continued its journey on Wednesday, 26 August 2026, with a meaningful and spiritually uplifting visit to the Home of Peace in Padawan.

By Vatican News Pope Leo XIV invites everyone to pray for “the care of water” during September as Christians celebrate the Season of Creation.By Devin Watkins VATICAN CITY — Pope Leo XIV released the “Pray with...