Pope: Abuse is a clear and present danger, local action essential
By Justin McLellan, CNS – Establishing clear procedures for protecting vulnerable people against abuse “must become a priority in every...
March 2023
Pope’s Holy Week and Easter Schedule
By Carol Glatz, CNS – The Vatican published Pope Francis’ calendar for Holy Week and Easter. As is customary when...
Pope’s 3 Words for the Future: Fraternity, Tears, Smiles
By Cindy Wooden, CNS – In interviews focused on the 10th anniversary of his election, Pope Francis insisted it is...
24 Hours for the Lord – Prayer and Penance
By Justin McLellan, CNS – Pope Francis will open a Lenten prayer and penance initiative at a Rome parish on...
Who Will Crush the Serpent’s Head?
Question: My question refers to this line in the Douay-Rheims version of the Bible: “I will put enmities between thee and...
Letters from pope entered into evidence at Vatican trial
By Cindy Wooden, CNS – Cardinal Angelo Becciu, who is on trial at the Vatican for financial malfeasance, tried to...
Catechists Gather to Nurture their Vocation
Catechists from twenty-seven parishes across the North-Western Deanery of the Archdiocese of Pretoria met for a workshop at Christ the...
The Southern Cross visits Christ The King Parish in Mabopane, Pretoria
The Southern Cross visited the Christ the King parish in Mabopane, north of Pretoria on Saturday. The parish hosted a workshop...
3rd Sunday of Lent – ‘Living Water’ at Blessed Liberat Parish, Newlands West
This beautiful depiction of the 3rd Sunday of Lent being ‘Living Water’ at Blessed Liberat Parish, Newlands West, Durban was...
