A papal abdication?
Ever since Pope John Paul began to show signs of what is commonly believed to be Parkinson’s disease, much speculation has focused on the prospect of a papal resignation. Read more…
A Middle East peace?
In the annals of the on-going Middle East conflict, the recent occupation and siege of Bethlehem’s church of the Nativity will surely stand out as a defining moment. Read more…
Shaping the news
The Catholic Church is big news these days, even in South Africa–alas, for all the wrong reasons. Read more…
Nature’s way
Mention the idea of Natural Family Plann-ing (NFP) to acquaintances of a more secular worldview, and one is likely to be met with a derisive retort, possibly involving a hackneyed reference to the (obsolete and unlamented) rhythm method. Read more…
Youth takes charge
Although the disgrace of some priests sexually abusing minors has itself not touched the Southern African Church–at least publicly–the local clergy is feeling the pain caused by such cases in Europe, North America and Australia. Read more…



