Why is St Paul called an Apostle?
Question: Why is St Paul called an “Apostle” when he wasn’t one of the Twelve whom Jesus chose? Answer: The Church applies the title “Apostle” in a...
February 2025
Faithful unite in St Peter’s Square praying for pope’s health
By Carol Glatz , CNS – A light drizzle finally let up as hundreds of faithful headed to St. Peter’s Square to pray the rosary for Pope...
Mass Readings: 2 March – 9 March
Liturgical Calendar Year C – Weekday Cycle Year I Sunday March 2, 8th Sunday in Ordinary Time Sir 27: 4-7/ Ps 92: 2-3. 13-14. 15-16/ 1 Cor...
Remembering Father Charles Kuppelwieser: A Legacy of Compassion in South Africa
In Memoriam – By Father Mathibela Sebothoma – Father Charles Kuppelwieser, known as Karl in his native Austria, was a Roman Catholic priest and missionary whose 54-year tenure...
Brother Evaristus Sekhonyana Rest in Peace
By Bokang Tsoanamatsie – St Augustine Major Seminary and the Diocese of Qacha’s Nek held a requiem Mass to bid farewell to Brother Evaristus Kabelo Sekhonyana at...
Pope Francis: Deacons are called to Selflessness
By Justin McLellan, CNS – “Being ordained is not an ascent but a descent, whereby we make ourselves small, lower ourselves and divest ourselves,” Pope Francis said...
Pope’s condition still ‘critical’ with signs of renal insufficiency under control
By Cindy Wooden and Carol Glatz, CNS – Pope Francis’ condition remained “critical” the evening of Feb. 23, his doctors said, with blood tests showing “initial, mild...
The Incomplete Church in the 21st Century
By James Katende – As we navigate the complexities of the 21st century, it’s clear that the church is facing numerous challenges. Despite its best efforts, the...
Jubilee of Deacons: Expand Diaconate beyond Parish Walls
By Justin McLellan, CNS — The future of the permanent diaconate hinges on rediscovering its unique vocation of service, expanding its presence beyond the parish and strengthening...
Pope has respiratory ‘crisis,’ doctors say ‘prognosis reserved’
By Cindy Wooden, CNS – Pope Francis experienced “an asthmatic respiratory crisis of prolonged magnitude, which also required the use of oxygen at high flows” on Feb....
