Pope: For the terminally ill, incurable does not mean ‘un-care-able’
By Carol Glatz, CNS – People who are terminally ill and their families should always receive the care and assistance...
January 2024
SACBC Plenary 2024 Report
The bishops of the Catholic Church in Southern Africa gathered for their plenary session under the theme “Synodality” at Khanya...
The Southern Cross at the 2024 SACBC Plenary Session Press Briefing
The Southern Cross attended the 2024 SACBC plenary session press briefing at Khanya House in Pretoria. Cardinal Stephen Brislin, who led...
History in Colour: Pope Leo XIII
A snapshot from the past, colourised exclusively for The Southern Cross The social teachings of the Catholic Church have a...
Flabbergasted by a devout Holy Mass
From Daphne Momple, Cape Town – A few months ago, I attended Mass at St Lawrence church in Delft, on...
Pope Francis receives Kiko Argüello, initiator of the Neocatechumenal Way
By Pietro Poggiali – Pope Francis received the International Team responsible for the Neocatechumenal Way: the initiator Kiko Argüello, Father...
Pope: Humanity is on the Brink of the Abyss
By Carol Glatz, CNS – Today’s wars and conflicts have put humanity on the brink of the abyss, Pope Francis...
Pope: Say ‘no’ to evil temptations before they enslave the soul
By Carol Glatz, CNS – Addictions, fear, impossible perfectionism, consumerism and the inability to choose and love life are just...
South African Franciscans Elect New Leadership
By Paddy Noonan OFM – Franciscans (OFM) from Southern Africa assembled this month at La Verna Retreat Centre, Johannesburg to discuss...
