Dialogue, not revenge, must prevail in the Holy Land, pope says
By Justin McLellan, CNS – Rather than foment hate and seek revenge, Palestinians and Israelis need to engage in dialogue...
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A priesthood for all: Synodal church requires new look at ministry
By Justin McLellan, CNS – If the goal of a “synodal” church is to have all the baptised recognise their...
Pope: Make time this Lent to love the excluded, defenceless and despised
By Carol Glatz, CNS – The call to make sacrifices for others out of love remains urgent as so many...
Must the Afflicted Fast in Lent?
What about invalids and the physically challenged who live with pain and hardship? Are they bound to observe the Lenten...
The Southern Cross Visits J&P Roundtable In Pretoria
The Southern Cross attended a roundtable discussion on law enforcement in Pretoria. Participants included members of the South African Police...
Justice, Peace and Non-Violence Commission Hold Security Cluster Roundtable In Pretoria
The Justice, Peace and Non-Violence Commission in the archdiocese of Pretoria hosted a roundtable for personnel in the security cluster...
When the US bishops were at their prophetic best
Forty years ago the United States Catholic bishops wrote a document that stirred up public opinion like none other. Many...
From Alienation to Confirmation: A Journey with Autism
For years a family struggled with the autism of their sons. Sarah Pyoos writes about that journey, and how it...
History in Colour: Dorothy Day
US Catholic activist Dorothy Day is seated amid armed policemen during a protest in this still from the documentary film...
