Over the past few years, the publication Religion and Social Communication has been primarily concerned with issues related to the COVID-19 pandemic. The first article addressing the pandemic was published in the first installment of the journal in 2020, and other articles related to the pandemic continued to comprise a significant portion of the journal’s content in subsequent issues, up until the most recent issue in 2022, which focused on the theme of “Religion and Environmental Flourishing: Lessons from the Pandemic Experience.” This issue went hand in hand with a webinar of the same theme organized by ARC as part of our International Roundtable.

In the current issue, there is a noticeable decrease in attention devoted to the pandemic, reflecting a larger trend as the global community begins to shift focus away from one of the most devastating health crises of modern times. Attention is now being directed towards other equally important and life-changing issues such as international and interreligious relations, technological advancement, and a wide range of other topics of concern. Nevertheless, there remain numerous critical reflections to be made regarding the pandemic, particularly in the Asian context, and our journal continues to serve as a platform for researchers to share their investigations for the foreseeable future.

In this current edition, we are delighted to present a diverse collection of research that delves into topics of relevance not only to the Asian context but also beyond.

- Anthony Le Duc, SVD

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