The Rosary: A Weapon to Win All Battles
Catholic leaders throughout many centuries have encouraged the praying of the Rosary. Prof MICHAEL OGUNU looks at the virtues of praying the rosary
October 2017
What is Dia de los Muertos?
Dia de los Muertos begins at midnight Oct. 31, when it is said that the gates of heaven open and the spirits of the little children (“angelitos”) are allowed to reunite with their families for 24 hours. This is Dia de los Inocentes, the Day of the Innocents, and coincides with All Saints’ Day
Pray with the Pope: November 2017
Prayer intention: That Christians in Asia, bearing witness to the Gospel in word and deed, may promote dialogue, peace, and mutual understanding, especially with those of other religions
Reformation at 500: Christians see they are brothers, sisters, pope says
The grace of God and decades of ecumenical dialogue have enabled Catholics and Protestants to mark the 500th anniversary of the Reformation together, emphasising their shared baptism and faith in Jesus, Pope Francis said.
Pope: Space Station Crew Like a ‘tiny UN’
One perk that comes with floating aboard the International Space Station is NASA arranges for occasional calls with celebrities to keep the astronauts’ spirits high during their monthslong flights.
Bad Popes?
We believe that the Holy Spirit governs the Church. Well then, how could Rodrigo Borgia, with a bad reputation, have become Pope Alexander VI?
Atheists Commit Spiritual Suicide
Tony Meehan, Cape Town – It seems that more and more people are either leaving their churches, opting for alternate faith beliefs, or totally giving up on their traditional religions.
Church is Wary of Religion Law Plan
A high-powered delegation of the Southern African Catholic Bishops’ Conference (SACBC) made a submission to a parliamentary committee on the abuse of religion.
Priest says Exorcism is Ministry of Healing that Helps Suffering People
Father Gary Thomas has served for the past 12 years in the Diocese of San Jose, California, as the priest authorised to perform the rite of exorcism.
