Ruwanthi Abeyakoon

Layered histories: The Commonwealth’s Many Sandwich Cultures

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Sliced bread with a filling what we commonly call as a sandwich is often treated as Britain’s most enduring...

Celebrating Mary’s Divine Motherhood

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Catholics celebrated the feast of Mary’s divine motherhood on the 1st of January. Christmas spotlight is widened by the...

St. Sebastian

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The feast of St. Sebastian, the martyr was celebrated on the 20th of January by the Catholic Church. Saint...

English as the Commonwealth’s most valuable asset—and its quiet constraint

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English is the lingua franca of the Commonwealth and s considered its most valuable asset. A shared language supports...

Oceans at risk: The Commonwealth’s blue-economy dilemma

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From the ancient times, ocean has been vital for humanity. The sea is a massive driver of the global...

Great White Sharks at Risk of Extinction in the Mediterranean, Researchers Say

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The great white sharks (Carcharodon carcharias) is the largest living macropredatory shark and fish. It is identified as a...
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Why the feast of the Holy Family is celebrated after Christmas

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After the celebrations on Christmas Day, the Church gently asks us to pause and have a closer look at...

Saint Stephen: A Witness of Courage and Grace

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On December 26th Church celebrates the feast of Saint Stephen. While the festivities are still on going, the Church...

Story of Christmas

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During Christmas time, there is a special warmth that fills the air. With lights glowing at every house, every...

Aussie style innovations that made history

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Australia is well known for its beaches, wildlife and its laid-back beauty. There is more to what lies behind...

Climate Frontlines of the Commonwealth: Where the Climate Crisis Is Already Home

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When the world talk about climate change, many nations still discussed it in the future tense. But across the...

Feast of Saint Peter Canisius

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Church celebrated the feast of Saint Peter Canisius on December 21. Saint Peter Canisius, was born as Peter Kanijs...

The nativity scene and Christmas tree open in St. Peter’s Square

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On Monday, December 15, Sister Raffaella Petrini, President of the Governatorate of the Vatican City State, lighted up and...

Feast of Our Lady of Guadalupe

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The Church celebrates today the Feast of Our Lady of Guadalupe. This feast is preceded by the Feast of...

The Great EV Reset: Why Electric Cars Are About to Become Truly Affordable

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Electric vehicles were regarded as promising signals of the future with its sleek, quiet and ecologically features but much...

Feast of Our Lady of Loreto

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On December 10, the church commemorates Our Lady of Loreto, referring to the Holy House of Loreto, where Mary...