Archbishop installed
More than 6000 people, including 22 bishops, Christian leaders, politicians and other dignitaries witnessed the installation of Archbishop Stephen Brislin as the fourth archbishop and tenth ordinary of Cape Town at the Velodrome in Bellville. The former bishop of Kroonstad in the Free State told the crowd that he was pleased to have moved to “the most beautiful city in the world”.
Tragedy before blessing
Five members of the Sacred Heart Society died in a bus accident on their way to a blessing ceremony of five Stations of the Rosary at the shrine of Our Lady of Bethlehem, Free State. The stations, which were blessed by Bishop Jan de Groef, were dedicated in their honour.
Romero: Santo Subito!
El Salvador’s bishops have agreed to write a letter to the Vatican calling for the canonisation of Archbishop Óscar Romero, who was assassinated by agents of the country’s military junta while saying Mass on March 24, 1980.
Editorial: Fruits of Shroud
“We may never learn the whole truth about the Shroud of Turin,” Günther Simmermacher writes in his editorial, but for Catholics, “the truth of the Shroud can be found in its fruits: the deepening of faith of those who believe in it”.
Previous “From The Vaults” articles at scross.co.za/category/from-our-vaults
- At the heart of Jesus’ teachings lies the mystery of the Kingdom of God, which today’s Gospel likens to treasure and a pearl (cf. Mt 13:44–52). The parables convey the surprise of those who find something far beyond what they could have hoped for, so much so that selling or leaving everything behind no longer seems a sacrifice, but a gain. - July 26, 2026
- R to @Pontifex: Let us #PrayTogether for all those peoples throughout the world who are suffering because of war. May the Lord touch the hearts and enlighten the minds of those in power, so that reconciliation and #peace may soon prevail. - July 26, 2026
- R to @Pontifex: I likewise renew my plea regarding the situation throughout the #MiddleEast, where the intensification of military operations has again wreaked violence and destruction, endangering the lives of countless civilians and further aggravating the shortages of drinking water and electricity. From the depths of my heart, I exhort all parties involved to suspend the attacks and urgently reopen paths of dialogue and diplomacy, so that the longed-for peace for the entire region may be achieved without delay. - July 26, 2026
