Pope: Resist the ‘temptation’ of embracing weapons
By Justin McLellan, CNS – The world must resist the allure of modern weapons which threaten to give conflicts a ferocity surpassing that of previous wars, Pope...
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Pope Leo: Jesus invites Christians to Overcome Despair
By Justin McLellan, CNS – When hope seems long gone, Christians can turn to Jesus to overcome being resigned to despair and regain the desire to be...
Mass Readings: 22 June – 29 June, 2025
Liturgical Calendar Year C – Weekday Cycle Year I Sunday June 22, Corpus Christi Gn 14: 18-20/ Ps 110: 1. 2. 3. 4/ 1 Cor 11: 23-26...
Mthatha Diocese Celebrates Academic Excellence Among Clergy and Religious
By Fr Wenceslaus Wangila CMM – The Catholic Diocese of Mthatha recently held its Academic Mass 2025, honouring priests and religious scholars who have achieved higher academic...
Allies for the Journey: Beyond Friendship to Divine Purpose
By James Katende – In life and in purpose, there comes a point where you realise that friendship alone is not enough. You don’t just need people...
Do we appreciate God in our daily lives, or do we just pretend to do it?
By James Katende – The question of whether we truly appreciate God in our daily lives or merely pretend to do so touches on the authenticity of...
How to Address a Cardinal?
Question: Before the recent installation of the new archbishop of Johannesburg, I was told the correct form of his name and title is Stephen Cardinal Brislin, not...
Maria Mabasotho Youth Mentoring Retreat
By Bokang Tsoanamatsie – The Catholic Women Association at Maria Mabasotho Oblate Pastoral Centre in Maseru has recommenced its initiative of visiting the five Maria Mabasotho centres...
Final Profession of Br Fidele Mandemba Moseka SDB
Salesian Missionary Br Fidele Mandemba Moseka SDB made his Final Profession at All Saints Parish in Ennerdale on Holy Trinity Sunday, presided over by the Provincial of...
Pope: Sport reflects beauty of God, teaches teamwork, humility and hope
By Justin McLellan, CNS – Sport, with its demands for self-giving, collaboration and perseverance, reflects the beauty and dynamic love of God, Pope Leo XIV said. Celebrating...
