March 2017

What to Say to a Pregnant Teenager?

I felt disturbed at how little focus there appeared to be on the issue of abortion in February when the country was reminded that it was 20...

Cardinal: Talk of resistance to child safety a ‘cliché’

The Vatican’s doctrinal chief dismissed accusations that some Vatican officials are resisting recommendations on best practices for protecting children and vulnerable adults from clergy sex abuse. “I...

Prayer for Rain

Sr M Stanley, Cape Town -In this time of severe drought  throughout many parts of our region, which is seriously affecting growth of crops, livestock — and...

What the Pope Learnt this Lent

Humility is needed in order to recognise the voice of God in others, especially those who are perceived to be weak or subject to prejudice, a Franciscan...