Pope: When in Need, Don’t be Ashamed to Pray
By Junno Arocho Esteves – Praying to God in times of joy and sorrow is a natural, human thing to do...
2020
Why is Mary Blond in Famous Artworks?
By Fr Kenneth Doyle Question: I am wondering how the common representation of Mary in art form came to be....
Covid-19 caused problems for German church, but other issues arose in 2020
Most people looking back at 2020 will mainly see the coronavirus pandemic, but the Catholic Church in Germany was rattled...
Advent: And So We Wait
Waiting is a natural part of life. But it’s often hard to wait. And in our modern world which pampers...
What are the O Antiphons?
An ancient tradition of Advent is the recitation of the O Antiphons: seven responses, or antiphons, that are sung or...
Pope Proclaims Year Dedicated to St Joseph
By Junno Arocho Esteves – Marking the 150th anniversary of St. Joseph being declared patron of the universal church, Pope Francis...
Paintings by Deaf-blind SA Priest Published in New Book
A book of paintings by a South African priest who is deaf and blind has been published, marking the 50th...
Cardinal Upholds ‘Probable Invalidity’ Of Confession By Phone
By Carol Glatz – Even though the world is facing a pandemic that may limit many people’s ability to celebrate...
Historian Calls Pope ‘The Prophet We’ve Been Waiting For’ On A Myriad Of Issues
By Mark Pattison – From tackling climate change in “Laudato Si’” to inclusively building a more just and peaceful world...
