Bishop Phalana Warns: Lockdown is Addictive
Lockdown “is addictive”, a bishop has warned as he called for the judicious opening of churches for Masses, in compliance...
August 2020
Looting SA: The Great Betrayal
The South African Constitution has been touted as one of the best in the world. Constitutional rights are frequently expressed...
Sr Andrea van Hal OP, Rest in Peace
Dominican Sister Andrea van Hal died on July 16 at Emmaus convent, East London. She was 92. The Sisters had...
Archbishop Abel Gabuza: The Glass is Half-Full!
The Covid-19 pandemic is a dark cloud in our lives. A global crisis of immense proportions has been created...
The Southern Cross: Farewell and Look to the Future
The Southern Cross’ retrenched staff came together one last time for a sad farewell — and some to chart the...
75 Years of Nuclear Weapons Madness
By Tony Magliano – Wars have always caused needless suffering, destruction and death. But 75 years ago, the hell of war...
Some Principal Ways Of Gaining A Plenary Indulgence
What is an indulgence? Prof Michael Ogunu examines this treasure of the Church An indulgence is a remission before God...
Why You Must Smile With Your Eyes
By Jill Williams – My English teacher would share nuggets of wisdom with us every now and then. When I...
From Our Vaults 76 Years Ago: August 9, 1944
Pope Pius XII speaks to South Africa Pope Pius XII has made his first radio broadcast to South Africa—the first...
