Pope: Guadalupe’s message of hope
Pope Francis celebrated an evening Mass in St. Peter’s Basilica on the feast of Our Lady of Guadalupe.
2022
When was Jesus born? An investigation
How can we know when Jesus was really born? Comparing the Jewish and Gregorian (Western) calendars, COLIN GILLOT uses logical speculation...
Pope: Doubt can be a step toward deeper faith
By Cindy Wooden, CNS – Even the most fervent believers go through moments of doubt and questioning about God, and...
The Way to the Crib
It’s almost Christmas! That time of the year has almost just begun. The supermarkets are, rather annoyingly, inviting us to...
Caprese Advent Wreath
Every month Grazia Barletta prepares a recipe in her Cape Town kitchen exclusively for The Southern Cross, and shares it with...
French bishops set up national church court recommended by abuse report
By CNS – France’s Catholic bishops have set up what they believe to be the world’s first major national church...
Mass Readings: 11 December – 18 December, 2022
Liturgical Calendar Year C – Weekday Cycle Year 2 Sunday December 11, 3rd Sunday of Advent Is 35:1-6. 10/ Ps...
Watch ‘Why The Nativity?’ for Christmas
By Kurt Jensen, CNS – If you get the impression that the film “Why the Nativity?” is ubiquitous this holiday...
Seven Sisters Apostolate emphasises power of prayer for priests
By Gretchen Keiser, CNS – If you wish to help build up the kingdom of God, but with the simplest,...
