Shrines Around the World: Our Lady of Loreto
Where’s that: Loreto is located on Italy’s east coast. Our Lady’s connection: Contains Our Lady’s reputed home from Nazareth. Of Italy’s...
Gunther Simmermacher
What is the Cross on Our Cover?
Question: I’ve noticed that each month, the cover of The Southern Cross features a cross with four smaller crosses. What...
Late Actor Sello Motloung was a Devout Catholic
Actor Sello Motloung, who died on September 15 at the age of 54, was a devout Catholic. The actor was...
Who are South Africa’s Three Cardinals?
The first local cardinal was Owen McCann, archbishop of Cape Town from 1950-84. Born in 1907 in Cape Town, he...
Guardian of Democracy
Dear Reader, This year South Africa marked 30 years of democracy — three decades in which some things went well...
Why do Saints Peter and Paul share a feast?
Question: Why do St Peter and St Paul share a solemnity, June 29, instead of having their own feast days?...
Newsman, cartoonist Conrad Burke signs off
Conrad Burke: 1946-2024 Obituary by Günther Simmermacher To South African television viewers in the 1990s, Conrad Burke was best known...
Shrines Around the World: Our Lady of Fatima
Where’s that?: Fatima is located in northern Portugal, about 130km from Lisbon. Our Lady’s connection: Apparitions to three shepherd children...
St Ignatius of Loyola: How a Cannonball Changed the World
Some saints live unholy lives until they let God intervene. Günther Simmermacher looks at one such life — that of...
