Christianity 100 Years after Russian Revolution
For more than 70 years, Christianity was under constant attack in Russia. In the quarter of a century since the fall of communism, the Church is still rebuilding, as ROBERT DUNCAN explains.
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Addressing the Scourge of Domestic Violence
US Bishop Michael Burbidge writes on domestic violence in families within the US – we in South Africa have as great a problem with the same issue.
3.2 billion Internet Users: Fighting Online Exploitation
Despite its countless benefits in advancing learning and global communication, the internet has had its pitfalls. The most heinous has been the growth of online child sexual exploitation.
Evita Wears Hurley, Skattie
Legendary comedy character Evita Bezuidenhout has taken to wearing an image of the late Archbishop Denis Hurley of Durban. The...
Former Bethlehem Bishop Publishes Book in Germany
Bishop Hubert Bucher, who headed Bethlehem diocese from 1977 to 2008, has written a new book: “A Life in Mission: My experiences in Africa; letters, diaries and biographies”
Pope: Space Station Crew Like a ‘tiny UN’
One perk that comes with floating aboard the International Space Station is NASA arranges for occasional calls with celebrities to keep the astronauts’ spirits high during their monthslong flights.
In the End, Everyone Faces God with ‘Empty Hands’
Before God, we present ourselves with empty hands,”-all the good works people have or haven’t done throughout their lives aren’t measured to determine entry into heaven
Economic Development: Inequality is not Destiny
Economic development and growth have never automatically meant a greater gap between the rich and poor so there is no reason today for people to throw up their hands and simply accept increasing inequality, Pope Francis said.
Pope Francis: Not listening to God’s word turns Christians into Fools
Christians who do not really listen to the word of the God and are only concerned with outward appearances are corrupt and idolatrous, Pope Francis said.
