Canonisation preparation in Rome
The Salt and Light team give us an update on preparations for the dual canonisation in Rome
April 2014
Mass Readings April 27 – May 4, 2014
Liturgical Calendar Year A Weekdays Cycle Year 2 Sunday, April 27, Divine Mercy Sunday Acts 2:42-47, Psalm 118:2-4, 13-15, 22-24,...
John XXIII: A life at a glance
By Emily Antenucci Bl John XXIII was the 260th successor of St Peter, serving as pope from October 1958 to...
October 1978 – John Paul II begins his papacy
29 October 1978 – The Southern Cross reports on the beginning of John Paul II’s papacy. October 29, 1978
John Paul II: A life at a glance
Here are some important dates in the life of Blessed John Paul II: 1920: Karol Wojtyla is born on May...
Two newest saints were voices for the voiceless
Blesseds Popes John XXIII and John Paul II, who will be canonised on April 27, prophetically raised their voices on...
Pope: The risen Jesus, not money or power, is the source of life
Too often people are fixated on material things, money, power or status – none of which can give life and...
How John Paul II helped bring down Soviet communism
Catholics venerate Blessed John Paul II for his holiness, as demonstrated, among other ways, by his globetrotting evangelism and long-suffering...
Bishop’s visit should focus on Africa
From Athaly Jenkins, East London Some readers requesting “Prayer for Africa” leaflets have been reminded of the many years when...
