Head of German Catholic bishops: I do not deny Communion to a Protestant who asks for it
The president of the German Catholic bishops’ conference said on Thursday that he would continue to give Holy Communion to...
February 2021
Cardinal’s Lenten Meditation: Conversion is a Call to Rekindle Faith
Conversion means believing that God became flesh to make all things new and offer his kingdom to everyone, said Cardinal...
History in Colour: Pope Benedict XVI Resigns
A snapshot from the past, colourised exclusively for The Southern Cross Today, 28 February, it’s seven years ago that Pope...
How a Former Heroin Addict Unearthed a Book of Irish Martyrs
For Damien Richardson, it just seemed like another job. A man had asked him if he would clear out the...
Pope Francis Says Seeing A Psychiatrist Helped Him With Anxiety When He Was Younger
Pope Francis has said that seeing a psychiatrist in Argentina helped him with anxiety when he was a younger priest...
Obedience in Faith to God: 2nd Sunday of Lent
Sermon by Emmanuel Suntheni OSB First Reading: Genesis 22:1–2, 9–13, 15–18 Psalm: Psalm 116:10, 15–19 Second Reading: Romans 8:31–34 Gospel:...
Vatican Official Insists Religious Services are ‘Essential Services’
For believers, the ability to practice their faith and receive spiritual guidance are “the highest of essential services,” and pandemic...
Heroes of Love: New Pathway Open for Future Saints
By Carol Glatz – Pope Francis has yet to sign decrees in sainthood causes that follow the new path he approved...
Mass readings: 28 February – 7 March, 2021
Liturgical Calendar Year B – Weekday Cycle Year 1 Sunday 28 February, 2nd Sunday of Lent Genesis 22:1-2, 9, 10-13,...
