Do We Understand the Role Joseph Played in the Early Life of Jesus?
By James Katende – Joseph—the earthly father of Jesus—is often overlooked in the nativity story, yet his role was both...
December 2025
Book Review: Rise up and Go: Recovering the Untold Story of the Holy Cross Sisters in South Africa
By Daluxolo Moloantoa – Rise up and Go, Sisters of the Holy Cross, Southern African Province – An Account of...
Pope: Lebanese have what is needed to build a future of peace
By Cindy Wooden, CNS – Even in the face of difficulties and the constant threat of war, the young people...
Vatican Council II turns 60 – with still so much to teach us!
By Tony Magliano – One of the most important events in the modern history of the Catholic Church will soon reach...
How to Make the Most of Advent in South Africa
Advent in summer is not always conducive to preparing for the coming of the Lord at Christmas, but Sarah-Leah Pimentel...
Love without fear, pope tells Lebanese church workers
By Cindy Wooden, CNS – At a shrine topped by a 8,5metre-tall statue of Our Lady of Lebanon, Pope Leo...
Mass Readings: 7 December – 14 December, 2025
Liturgical Calendar Year A – Weekday Cycle Year II Sunday December 7, 2nd Sunday of Advent Is 11: 1-10/ Ps...
Pray with the Pope: Why We Must Aid the ‘Seeds of Peace’
Every month Fr Chris Chatteris SJ reflects on the papal prayer intention Intention: Let us pray that Christians living in areas of war...
Christmas Began in July
Dear Reader, Every issue of The Southern Cross is exciting to produce, but the December edition, with its focus on...
