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Asher Kaufman in the chancery of Cape Town archdiocese during his visit to South Africa in December 2025. He has been introducing the Children’s Rosary around the world before entering the seminary in September. Inset: Dr Blyth Kaufman, founder of the Children’s Rosary.

Rosary for Kids

A worldwide movement encouraging children to pray the rosary in parishes has reached South Africa. The Children’s Rosary movement is…

Neocatechumenal Way meets Archbishop Sithembele Sipuka of Cape Town

Neocatechumenal Way Meets Archbishop Sipuka

Southern CrossJun 12, 2026

What was supposed to be a quick, 15-minute visit turned into an inspiring two-hour conversation when representatives of the Neocatechumenal…

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Shrines around the World: Our Lady of Montserrat

On June 10 2026, during his visit to Spain, Pope Leo XIV placed his pontificate under the protection of Our…

Children's Rosary at St Charles Parish in Victory Park

Cross-Country Children’s Rosary

Southern CrossJun 11, 2026

The Children’s Rosary held a cross-country event involving parishes in South Africa, Lesotho and Scotland on June 9. Children from Charles…

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Are Hillsong Songs Okay for the Mass?

Southern CrossMay 27, 2026

Question: Many of our hymns are exclusively Catholic, but I think I am correct in saying that hymns of other…

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Why are Cardinals Given a Church in Rome?

Southern CrossMay 15, 2026

Question: What does it mean when a cardinal from a country outside Italy, like our Cardinal Stephen Brislin, is given…

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Why No Pope Peter II?

Question: The recent papal election made me wonder: Why has no pope ever taken the name Peter II? Answer: There…

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