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Bishop Lawrence Pheto takes possession of the cathedra

Kati DijaneJul 2, 2026

The Diocese of Francistown celebrated a historic milestone on Sunday, 28 June 2026, when Bishop Lawrence Ofentse Pheto officially took…

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The SSPX Consecrates Four Bishops Without Papal Permission

Jason ScottJul 2, 2026

On July 1, 2026, at Écône, Switzerland, Bishop Alfonso de Galarreta of the Society of St Pius X consecrated four…

Episcopal ordination of Bishop Lawrence Ofentse Pheto

Thousands witness the episcopal ordination of Bishop Lawrence Ofentse Pheto

Kati DijaneJul 1, 2026

The Diocese of Francistown entered a new chapter in its history as thousands of faithful from Botswana, South Africa, Zimbabwe,…

Pray with the Pope July 2026

Pray with the Pope: Life is Sacred

Every month Fr Chris Chatteris SJ reflects on Pope Leo XIV’s prayer intention – Intention: Let us pray for the respect and protection…

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What was the Vatican before St Peter’s death?

What was the Vatican before St Peter’s death?

Question: What was on the land of the modern Vatican before the construction of St Peter’s Basilica? Answer: Long before…

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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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