Blessings at Communion?
Question: When ministers of the Eucharist bless children during Communion, should they do so while holding the host? It seems...
March 2025
Papal anniversary: For 12 years he’s said, ‘Don’t forget to pray for me’
By Cindy Wooden, CNS – As Pope Francis prepared to spend the 12th anniversary of his election at Rome’s Gemelli...
Pope Out of Danger but to Remain in Hospital
By Justin McLellan, CNS – Pope Francis is no longer considered in imminent danger from his lung infection, but he...
Catechists Retreat in Manzini Diocese
The significance of catechists within the Church has recently been overlooked by some members of the Christian community. In reality,...
Mass Readings: 16 March – 23 March, 2025
Liturgical Calendar Year C – Weekday Cycle Year I Sunday March 16, 2nd Sunday of Lent Gn 15: 5-12. 17-18/...
Cape Town Archdiocese bids Cardinal Stephen Brislin farewell
By Kati Dijane – More than 500 people in the Archdiocese of Cape Town gathered at Our Lady Help of...
Pope text: Those facing illness need ‘miracle of tenderness’
By Carol Glatz, CNS – The world needs the “miracle of tenderness” brought by people who accompany those experiencing illness...
Jubilee of Volunteering: Jesus gives faithful strength to fight temptation
By Carol Glatz, CNS – The devil, who lies and sows divisions, tests everyone, even Jesus, Pope Francis said in...
Pope’s ‘complex’ condition remains stable; he continues to rest, work
By Carol Glatz, CNS – Pope Francis continues to rest, pray, follow his doctors’ prescribed therapies and work a bit...
