Video: Catholic pilgrimage to Ireland
When you think of religious pilgrimage, the Holy Land comes to mind, or perhaps the Vatican. But there’s another pilgrimage...
2013
Is there hope for divorced Catholics
As a divorced and happily remarried Catholic, I know I may not receive Communion. I have discussed this with a...
The remarkable story of a Xhosa giant
Tiyo Soga’s 19th century hymn, “Lizalis’ Idinga Lakho” (Fulfill Your Promise) has been having a revival through the melodic singing...
Philippine typhoon devastation ‘unimaginable’
By Simone Orendain MANILA, Philippines (CNS) — The devastation brought on by Super Typhoon Haiyan is on a scale so...
Mass Readings November 17-24, 2013
Liturgical Calendar Year C Weekdays Cycle Year 1 Sunday, November 17, 33rd Sunday Malachi 3:19-20, Psalm 98:5-9, 2 Thessalonians 3:7-12,...
Confession renews grace of baptism, pope says at audience
With baptism, Christians are cleansed of sin, but the sacrament doesnt wash away human weakness nor the obligation to ask...
The Southern Cross Time Capsule- 5 December 2001/ 7 December 1933
Mass on a submarine – 1933 A unique ceremony took place in the cape Town docks on Sunday...
Drawing ex-Catholics back home
From Sydney Duval, Cape Town Your editorial “Call ex-Catholics home” (November 6) explores challenging and sensitive issues concerning those who...
