German bishops’ plenary assembly begins with appeals on Church reform
The German bishops’ plenary assembly began with urgent appeals for church reform and a reminder to heed admonitions from Pope...
September 2021
Catholics in Africa celebrate Congo Basin as the earth’s second lung
By Fredrick Nzwili – As they marked the Season of Creation, Catholics in Africa celebrated the Congo Basin as the...
Communion: Who May Come Up?
Question: At a funeral service, the celebrant stated that practising Catholics could receive Communion, but non-practising Catholics could not. He...
The Southern Cross: 101 Years and Counting
Dear Reader, It is just over a year ago that The Southern Cross published for the last time as a...
Pope: Church Suffers from Temptation to Go Backward
By Junno Arocho Esteves – The Catholic Church suffers from a temptation to attempt to return to attitudes and practices...
Why the title Mary, Queen of Angels?
Question: What is the biblical basis for our claim that Mary is Queen of Angels? Answer: The title Queen of...
Vatican to require vaccination proof or negative Covid-19 test
By Cindy Wooden – Visitors, tourists and employees who want to enter Vatican territory will be required beginning Oct. 1...
Back To Basics is the Key as we Navigate a Post-Covid Vision
“To what extent are our current spaces, people, time and technology in schooling helping or hindering our [post-Covid-19] vision? Is...
Passing on a Heritage of Love
As we celebrate Heritage Day on 24 September, Imelda Diouff looks at celebrating diversity and passing on what matter to...
