Cartoon of the Week: Instructions for Cure
The Southern Cross has been publishing cartoons on its back page drawn by Conrad Burke since the early 90s. We...
May 2020
Fr Kees Keijsper OP Rest in Peace
By Fr Harry Penninx OP – Dominican Father Kees Keijsper quietly passed away on March 14 at the age of...
Why I Take the Risk of Loving Others
As a Christian, I am always encouraged to do my best in everything that I do, but most especially to...
New Bishop Noel Rucastle Phoned Nuncio: Is It Real?
After the apostolic nuncio to Southern Africa called Fr Noel Andrew Rucastle to inform him of his appointment by Pope...
5th Sunday of Easter Reflection
“God always begins with women, always, they open ways. They don’t doubt: they know; they have seen Him; they have...
Catholic Martyrs of the Third Reich
Twelve years of Nazi rule produced many Catholic martyrs. GÜNTHER SIMMERMACHER looks at some of those who died for resisting...
Fr Jack Viscardi IMC Rest in Peace
By Fr Rocco Marra IMC – Consolata Father Giovanni “Jack” Viscardi died on April 19 in Italy at the age...
From Our Vaults 68 Years Ago: May 7, 1952
SA gets new patron at Durban congress The Church in South Africa celebrated its dedication to a new patron, Our...
Pope: Clericalism, Wealth Prevent One From Knowing Christ
By Junno Arocho Esteves – Just like those who failed to recognise Jesus’ divinity, Christians can fall prey to “prejudiced...
