33rd Annual Fatima Pilgrimage Draws Crowds
By Manny de Freitas – The 33rd annual Fatima pilgrimage hosted by Blessed Sacrament Church in Malvern East, Johannesburg, took place on May 10, beginning with Mass...
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From Our Vaults 80 Years Ago: May 16, 1945
Pope on end to war in Europe In a radio broadcast marking the end of the world war in Europe, Pope Pius XII spoke on behalf of...
Elandshoek Community Rejoices as New Church Opens its Doors
By Zibonele Mncwango – For a considerable extended period, a small farming community of Elandshoek, about 45km out of Mbombela, Diocese of Witbank, had been celebrating holy masses...
Goedgedacht Justice Grove: Honouring Faith-Inspired Champions of Justice
Tucked away among the rolling hills of the Swartland, on the Goedgedacht olive farm in the Western Cape, stands the Interfaith Chapel — a quiet, contemplative space...
Pope Francis: A Humble Servant in a World that Insists on Building Empires
By Fr Stan Muyebe – Pope Francis has attracted both admiration and criticism, with some criticising him because he disrupted the foundations of their sense of security,...
Pope Francis Memorial Issue
The Southern Cross, in association with the SACBC, is preparing a special memorial edition to honour the life, ministry and legacy of Pope Francis. This tribute will...
5 Ways to Care for our Priests with Love and Respect
Parish priests are our shepherds, but sometimes they are taken for granted. Br Keanu Molosi suggests five ways of showing our priests some love and care. In...
Pope Francis, Rest in Peace
Cardinal Kevin Farrell, Camerlengo of the Apostolic Chamber, announced the death of Pope Francis from the Casa Santa Marta with these words: “Dearest brothers and sisters, with...
Holy Saturday Prayer
Today we watch and wait for the Lord’s Resurrection. Protect us, Lord, as we stay awake; watch over us as we sleep, that awake, we may keep...
