Pope celebrates 87th birthday with children of families in need
By Justin McLellan, CNS – With song, cake and circus performers, Pope Francis celebrated his 87th birthday in festive style...
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Doctrinal dicastery explains how, when same-sex couples can be blessed
By Cindy Wooden, CNS – A Catholic priest can bless a same-sex or other unmarried couple as long as it...
Pope Condemns Killing of Unarmed Civilians in Gaza
By Justin McLellan, CNS – Pope Francis condemned the Israeli military’s killing of two Christian women sheltering at a Catholic...
Celebrating the Incarnation, remember Bethlehem, too, pope says
By Cindy Wooden, CNS – When St Francis of Assisi staged the first Nativity scene 800 years ago, he did...
From Our Vaults 40 Years Ago: December 18, 1983
Bishop’s Mass for detainees Bishop John Murphy of Port Elizabeth celebrated a Mass in St Augustine cathedral for detained priest...
Mass Readings: 24 December – 31 December, 2023
Liturgical Calendar Year B – Weekday Cycle Year II Sunday December 24, 4th Sunday of Advent 2 Sm 7:1-5. 8b-12....
Legendary Chorister Harry Masenya Celebrated at St Raphael Church in Mamelodi
The St Raphael Church in Mamelodi recently subscribed to The Southern Cross magazine. It is a timeous development because the...
Cardinal Becciu, five others sentenced to prison at Vatican trial
By Cindy Wooden, CNS – The Vatican City State criminal court sentenced Cardinal Angelo Becciu to five years and six...
