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New pope keeps old motto
The newly-elected Pope Francis has decided to keep his episcopal motto and coat of arms for his pontificate, with just a few minor adjustments in line with a papal emblem. His motto is “Miserando atque eligendo”, which means, “Because he saw him through the eyes of mercy and chose him”.
Aids Office builds houses
The Aids Office of the Southern African Catholic Bishops’ Conference (SACBC) has to date built nearly 200 houses for destitute Aids orphans, and has 80 under construction or planned for the near future.
Bishops: Abuse is a crime
SACBC president Archbishop Stephen Brislin releases a statement in which he upholds the Church’s position that “sexual abuse of children is a horrendous crime against children, their families, the Church and society”.
Editorial: Resurrection is true
In his editorial, Günther Simmermacher notes that unless the Resurrection of Christ really happened, “it is unthinkable that the apostles should have exposed themselves to the mortal dangers of propagating an already crushed messianic theology, and galvanise multitudes of others in following them on their thankless and materially rewardless course”.
Previous “From The Vaults” articles. See larger images from the issue
- Pope: Singing Contributes to Unity of Hearts - August 20, 2026
- Neocatechumenal Way Meets Archbishop of Pretoria - August 20, 2026
- Beyond Statements: The SA Church’s Prophetic Voice in Defending Migrants and Refugees - August 18, 2026
