African Church: Beware Prosperity Gospel Lies
African Church leaders have cautioned churchgoers against a false “gospel of prosperity” after a bishop in Ivory Coast said it was gaining ground in Catholic parishes.
Southern Africa's Catholic Weekly
Fr Sylvester David OMI to Head US Theology School!
An SA priest is to succeed Southern Cross columnist Fr Ron Rolheiser as head of US theology school in SanAntonio, Texas. A South African Oblate has been appointed to head a prestigious United States school...
Tlhagale: Halo of Priesthood is Now Broken
Archbishop Buti Tlhagale of Johannesburg has called for the excommunication of all priests who abuse minors, and spoke with concern about the anger of young South Africans at what he called “broken promises”.
Fr John Thompson Moves to Lesotho!
Salesian Father John Thompson celebrated his last Mass at St John Bosco parish in Robertsham, Johannesburg, before leaving for a new post in Lesotho. Fellow Salesian priests Frs Tumelo Pone, Canice Dooley, Joy Sebastian...
How Martyrs Defeated Nazi Executioners
November 10 marked the 75th anniversary of the execution of three anti-Nazi priests and a Lutheran pastor whose witness and friendship across sectarian lines inspired ecumenical relations, as GÜNTHER SIMMERMACHER writes.
The War that Didn’t End All Wars
On the 11th hour, of the 11th day, of the 11th month in 1918 an armistice was declared, effectively ending one of the worst conflicts in history — World War I. On November 11...
Pope to Scientists: Help Protect the Health of Planet and its People
Scientists worldwide must serve humanity and the health of the planet, which means they must also propose viable solutions to problems and persuade government leaders and policymakers to implement them, Pope Francis said.
Catholic Filipino Settlers Honoured
By Steve Herbert – More than 300 people, most of them descendants of Filipino settlers, witnessed the renaming and blessing of a flight of steps at Kalk Bay, Cape Town, as Manila Steps. The naming...
Star Backs SA Priest’s Book
A Johannesburg priest has published his first book of poetry — and had a world-famous singer write a foreword to it.
Deacon Francis Graham Ordained!
Francis Graham of St Thérèse parish in Edenvale, Johannesburg, was ordained to the permanent diaconate. Deacon Graham (centre with palms together) is seen with (from left) Deacons Robert Johnson, Dennis Gregory, Mike Carol, Stuart...
Say No To Pride and Rivalry
World peace must begin in individuals’ hearts and in their families by saying “no” to pride and rivalry, Pope Francis said.
Let the Statues Fall!
One of my favourite songs is “Viva la Vida” by British rock band Coldplay. It starts with the lyrics: “I used to rule the world, seas would rise when I gave the word. Now...
Answers on Jesuit Abuse Case
Fr David Rowan SJ, Regional superior, Society of Jesus in South Africa – Although all the issues raised have been addressed in numerous media recently, the Southern Cross letter “Clear answers now on abuse”...
