2026 – Page 11 – The Southern Cross

St Frances of Rome: The Reluctant Wife who Became a Saint

By Admin / March 9, 2026

When 13-year-old Frances of Rome was told to get married, she thought God called her to be a nun. But […]

Sermon by Emmanuel Suntheni OSB – Third Sunday Of Lent – Year A Sermon And Christian Act In The Word Theme: Do

By Tony Magliano / March 5, 2026

By US-based Tony Magliano – The new Iran-U.S.-Israeli war – like all wars – is a hellish nightmare where violence feeds

By Admin / March 5, 2026

Pope Leo’s Audience of March 4 continued his catechism on Lumen Gentium, Light for the Nations. This document was promulgated

By Kati Dijane / March 5, 2026

By Kati Dijane – When the appointment of Monsignor Amos Mabuti Masemola as bishop of Kroonstad was announced on 17

By Admin / March 5, 2026

Capuchin Poor Clare Sisters in Swellendam, Oudtshoorn diocese, have issued an open letter appealing for help as they are “presently

By Laurika Nxumalo – The Church is where many of us first heard about God’s immense love for humanity. Church

By Kati Dijane / March 3, 2026

By Kati Dijane – The journey to the priesthood often begins quietly, in the family structure, the influence of the

Every month Fr Chris Chatteris SJ reflects on Pope Leo XIV’s prayer intention – Intention: For disarmament and peace. Let us pray that