What Are Stole Fees? Why is There Such A Fuss About Them?
The question of fees charged for services by priests is often discussed around the world, so Christen Torres interviewed Bishop Edward Risi to understand how they apply...
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Padre Pio: Holy and Controversial
He is one of the Church’s most popular saints, revered for his holiness, but there was a time when even a saintly pope opposed Padre Pio, who...
St. Augustine Of Hippo: 10 Facts Every Catholic Should Know
St Augustine was born in the Roman province of Numidia, in Algeria, and was son of St Monica, the patron saint of difficult marriages, disappointing children and victims of verbal abuse.
Why We Can’t Close Doors On Criminals
The way that society deals with crime and those who have committed them needs a new vision, a priest says. Christen Torres reports. South Africa has the...
Bishop Abel Gabuza: The Past and New Challenges
On February 10, Bishop Abel Gabuza will take possession of his office as the coadjutor archbishop of Durban. CHRISTEN TORRES asked him about the diocese he is...
Catholic Political Analyst: What to Expect in 2019
This year’s general elections will define South Africa’s year 2019, with the state of the economy, the on-going investigation into state capture and ex-President Jacob Zuma’s legal...
What do Bishops do for Christmas?
What do bishops do at Christmas? CHRISTEN TORRES spoke to five South African prelates to find out. Christmas is a day of family, celebration and relaxation, but...
Victoria Reaches for Dreams with Faith
Victoria Giuricich, 20, wants to follow the path of her hero, Madeline Stuart, an Australian model with Down syndrome who has appeared on the catwalks of the London, New York and Paris fashion weeks.
Australian Missionaries to come to SA in 2019
Missionaries aged 17-30 years from NET Australia will minister in Cape Town with the specific aim of supporting the archdiocese’s youth ministries—and perhaps establish a South African chapter of NET.
Its 45 Years for Our Pamela Davids!
Business manager Pamela Davids celebrated 45 years with The Southern Cross this month. The longest-serving staff member in Southern Cross history — she has overtaken the record...
