South Africa: Wholesale Destruction Mocks Liberty
The violent protests and looting in many parts of South Africa that followed the imprisonment of former President Jacob Zuma is harming the people, “not the elites...
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Long Walk to Sainthood: When will Jo’burg couple be saints?
The Inquiry for the Cause for Sainthood of the Servants of God Domitilla and Danny Hyams, founders of the Little Eden homes in Johannesburg, was officially launched...
5 Things Christians Should Stop Doing
Here is some stuff Christians should stop doing. By Jarrid Wilson 1. Telling people “I’ll pray for you” without actually praying for them. Guilty as charged. I...
What Does ‘Take Up Your Cross and Follow Me’ Really Mean?
Question: “What did Jesus mean when He said, “Take up your cross and follow Me” (Matthew 16:24; Mark 8:34; Luke 9:23)?” Answer: Let’s begin with what Jesus...
Mass Readings: 11 July – 18 July, 2021
Liturgical Calendar Year B – Weekday Cycle Year 1 Sunday 11 July, 15th Sunday of the Year Amos 7:12-15, Psalms 85:9-10, 11-12, 13-14 (8), Ephesians 1:3-14, Mark...
Southern African Bishops Call for Peace in Eswatini
By SACBC – The Inter-Regional Meeting of Bishops of Southern Africa (IMBISA) has expressed its sadness and concern on the ongoing events in the Kingdom of Eswatini...
Botswana Joy Over Bishop, Archbishop
Botswana has a new bishop and a new archbishop. Pope Francis has appointed 71-year-old Fr Anthony Pascal Rebello SVD as bishop of the diocese of Francistown,...
Catholic Trivia Quiz
How well do you know your Church? Test your knowledge in every issue of the Southern Cross magazine – 1.Whose Gospel opens with the words: “In the...
Bishop Sithembele Sipuka: Our Youth Still Matter
By SACBC – Now at the back of the month of June which is dedicated to appreciating and encouraging young people, the President of the SACBC, Bishop...
Eswatini Unrest: Bishop Calls for Dialogue
The Catholic Church in Eswatini has echoed a call by the Council of Swaziland Churches for calm and dialogue in the midst of pro-democracy protests in the...
Lifeline Visits Holy Family College
Do I have my mask, are people coming too close to me? Do they have Covid? Thinking about these problems creates anxiety and stress. Life has become...
Laudato Si’ Action plan Launching in South Africa
What is the Laudato si’ – Action Platform? First of all, what is the Laudato si’ – Action Platform? It is a journey to realise the integral ecological vision of Laudato...
