Let ‘tears of repentance’ flow, pope tells priests at Chrism Mass
By Cindy Wooden, CNS – Just before some 1,500 priests, bishops and cardinals renewed their priestly promises, Pope Francis asked...
March 2024
Chrism Mass in the Diocese of Port Elizabeth
Chrism Mass in the Diocese of Port Elizabeth was celebrated by Bishop Vincent Zungu, clergy in the diocese and the...
Pope preaches patience, even amid war, during Holy Week audience
By Justin McLellan, CNS – Contemplating Christ’s passion should inspire Christians to be more patient in the face of their...
Mass Readings: 31 March – 7 April, 2024
Liturgical Calendar Year B – Weekday Cycle Year II Sunday March 31, Easter Sunday Acts 10: 34a. 37-43/ Ps 118:...
From Crucifixion to Resurrection
Christ is risen! Truly, he is risen! Jesus Christ has conquered sin and death. We know that God has the...
What is Divine Mercy Sunday?
Our parish celebrated the Second Sunday of Easter as Divine Mercy Sunday for the first time. We found, however, that...
Pope asks Nigerians in Rome to be models of dialogue
By Cindy Wooden, CNS – Meeting hundreds of Nigerian Catholics who live, work and study in Rome, Pope Francis asked...
Italian Missionaries Lead Cape Town to Italian Saint
By Pietro Poggiali – Youth and families, and even a few priests, flocked from different parishes of the Mother City to...
“The Chosen” Comes to SA Cinemas
The popular series The Chosen, subject of The Southern Cross’ cover story in March, is coming to the big screen...
