Priests in South Africa and the 16th December
December 16 is a popular date for the ordination of new priests. FR MATHIEBELA SEBOTHOMA explains why, and reflects on...
2020
Thanksgiving and Farewell in the Ethiopian and Eritrean Catholic Community
By Hailu Adalo – The Ethiopian and Eritrean Catholic Community member Daselgn Fattana’s Thanksgiving Service was held on Sunday, 13...
Pope’s 2020 in Review: Prayer, Online meetings, Hopes for change
By Cindy Wooden– Like everyone else, Pope Francis’ 2020 was dominated by the COVID-19 pandemic. Lockdowns, livestreamed Masses, video messages...
In Nigeria, nun cares for abandoned children labelled as witches
By Valentine Iwenwanne – Three years after taking in 2-year-old Inimffon Uwamobong and her younger brother, Sister Matylda Iyang finally...
Is Christmas simply a re-imagining of ancient pagan celebrations?
By Mary Farrow – ‘Tis the season to be jolly, and, perhaps, to have one’s social media inundated with memes about...
6 Christmas Myths You May Have Fallen For
There were three wise men Mathew 2:1 tells us that when Jesus was born, wise men came from the east...
Vatican City will Aim for Net-Zero Carbon Emissions by 2050
By Carol Glatz – Pope Francis pledged Vatican City State would achieve net-zero carbon emissions before the year 2050, and...
Pope: The Farther We are From the Lord, the More Sadness We Feel
By Cindy Wooden – Joy should be the hallmark of a Christian’s life, a reflection of knowing that one is...
