What is the Common Vector of Mass Shootings?
Epidemic. That word has been used countless times to describe the spate of mass shootings carried out since the massacre...
August 2019
Pope: Church is a Mother to All, Remains Close to those who Suffer
By Junno Arocho Esteves – Like the apostles who brought spiritual and physical healing to those in need, Christians are called...
The Bible Has Never Been Neglected By The Catholic Church
Michael Shackleton – Contrary to some Protestants’ objections, the Bible has never been neglected by the Catholic Church. This is...
On Atomic Bombing Anniversary, Japan’s Bishops Hope for Nuclear-Free World
By Carol Glatz – With the anniversary of the atomic bombing of Hiroshima and Nagasaki in August 1945, the bishops of...
Cartoon of the Week: Tools of the Trade
The Southern Cross has been publishing cartoons on its back page drawn by Conrad Burke since the early 90s. We have...
Mass Readings: 11 August – 18 August, 2019
Liturgical Calendar Year C – Weekdays Cycle Year 1 Sunday August 11, 19th Sunday of the Year Wisdom 18:6-9, Psalm...
This Week’s Issue: 7 August – 13 August, 2019
» Why we can be proud to be Catholic » Priest to mayor: Clean up this mess! » How Our...
The Southern Cross: Excellent and Exciting Reading
Fr Ralph de Hahn, Cape Town – Reader Tom Kent called for real substance in The Southern Cross and not...
#I’ll Run For Those That Can’t – Aid to Little Eden Homes
By Daluxolo Moloantoa – In this age of communication via hashtags, two of these came in handy for a runner...
