Live the Gospel by treating others as a brother or sister, pope says
By Cindy Wooden, CNS – Treating everyone as a brother or sister is the clearest, most simple way to live...
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Pope to Catholic teachers: Beware of ‘ideological colonisation’
By Carol Glatz, CNS – Educators must always adapt, remain empathetic and grow with their students, Pope Francis told Catholic...
Must a bell always be rung during the consecration at Mass?
By Father Kenneth Doyle – Question: Why do some parishes not ring a bell at the consecration? Answer: The use...
Prof Michael Ogunu Elected international president of the World Apostolate of Fatima
Professor Michael Ogunu, a frequent contributor to The Southern Cross, has been elected international president of the World Apostolate of...
Vatican confirms it is opening abuse investigation of French cardinal
By Cindy Wooden, CNS – The Vatican has decided to open an investigation into French Cardinal Jean-Pierre Ricard, the retired...
Pope: Love the Lord by Loving the Poor
By Cindy Wooden, CNS – Wars, famine and calamities of every kind can tempt Christians to a paralysing fear that...
World Day of the Poor Message: War produces tremendous poverty
By Carol Glatz, CNS – War produces tremendous poverty, and its violence strikes those who are defenceless and vulnerable, Pope...
History in Colour: Remembrance Day
In many parts of the world, including South Africa, November is Remembrance Month, in which we are called to remember...
