Pope: Closeness to God is True Freedom
A close relationship with Jesus isn’t just about being an educated disciple but being a member of his family who listens and practices his teachings, Pope Francis said
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Bishop defends Jesuit Father James Martin after Seminary Snub
A US bishop vigorously defended Jesuit Father James Martin when a prominent seminary cancelled an invitation it had extended to the well-known author
Mass Translations: Bishops Can Now Approve Them
A document released by Pope Francis that gives bishops’ conferences greater power in introducing liturgical texts will have no immediate impact on the current English missal but will facilitate the approval of translations into South Africa’s other languages, according to the bishop responsible for liturgy in Southern Africa.
Pope: Worst sin is doubting God waits for all sinners to convert
The worst sin of all is not trusting in God’s infinite love and not believing that God is always waiting for his sinning children to return to him, Pope Francis said.
Pope: Circus and Street Performers Can Teach Us About Joy!
Meeting with an association of travelling circus and street performers, carnival workers, musicians and magicians, Pope Francis thanked the artists for their dedication in bringing joy to men, women and children.
Catholic Theological Society’s Conference Boasts Impressive Lineup
The “Re-formation, Whose history? Voices from the South” conference is on September 29 – Oct 1 at Koinonia Centre in Johannesburg – so get cracking and register.
Catholics and Lutherans: No Church-Dividing Differences
Catholic-Lutheran ecumenical efforts have borne fruit over the past 50 years – so says “1517-2017: Lutherans and Catholics: Then and Now” conference.
Would You Watch Jesus on Reality TV?
Julia Beacroft asks: If Jesus were to appear on our screens today as a chat-show guest, would you follow my son’s example and enthusiastically shout: “Jesus, Jesus, Jesus!”?
Anglican Church Head Visited Catholic Seminarians
Young Catholic seminarians said they were privileged to listen to the primate of the Anglican Church of Southern Africa
