Finding the true meaning of Christmas
Every year during Advent — and, increasingly, weeks before that — we are likely to hear the call to observe...
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Hearing the laity
The idea that Pope Francis and the Vatican advocated canvassing the views of the faithful on issues such as same-sex...
We must be careful in how we protest
A modest stage play performed at a Johannesburg theatre this month attracted the protests of some local Catholics who believed...
Women in the Church
Among the many cats which Pope Francis has placed among the pigeons since his election in March is the issue...
A Revolution of Mission
A Little over six months ago, an elderly South American appeared on a balcony overlooking St Peter’s Square and bade...
To be alone with God
Our need and duty to pray to God, and our endeavours to do his will faithfully, have had many expressions...
Intervention in Syria
Guest Editorial by Fr Peter-John Pearson The South African government has reiterated its condemnation of the use of chemical...
Using the media
Addressing Catholic journalists in Johannesburg, Archbishop William Slattery pin-pointed the reason why the Church finds it so difficult to get...
