September 2011

Adam and Eve: Allegorical Progenitors?

From Anthony Sturges, Johannesburg When it comes to discussions over the origins of man (How Church’s teachings on Adam and Eve have evolved, September 7), opinions can...

A journey of hope and joy

Mention the Second Vatican Council to young Catholics today, and chances are that they will voice their lack of interest in the Church’s most important event in...

Solving the gang problem

When we don’t take care of the youth, not only do we deprive the world of future leaders, but we also create a breeding ground for crime....

Antiseptically yours, Chris

Last month a letter to the editor by Albert Vianello raised the question of germs, and a fellow Catholic, Dr Michael Pravetz, responded by pointing out that...

Church unity between East and West?

From Martin Schreiner, Pretoria Will the differences between the Catholic and Orthodox Churches ever be resolved to enable our two sister Churches, as Bl Pope John Paul...

At last, Radio Veritas

It has been a long, arduous road which Radio Veritas had to travel to receive the right to broadcast on the airwaves, as a radio station should.

Mass around the world

BY COLIN BRYDEN My wife and I were discussing the difference in style between priests celebrating Mass in different churches. Some exude joy, some are sombre. Some...