Since When Do Brides Wear White Dresses?
Question: I know that this is not a question about Catholicism, but maybe you have an answer for me. I...
Gunther Simmermacher
Interview with “Jesus”
On May 14, the famous Oberammergau Passion Play begins its 2022 season. Günther Simmermacher spoke to one of the two actors...
Saints of Communication
Dear Reader, In most parts of the world, the Catholic Church will observe World Communications Day on May 29. In...
Oberammergau’s Season of the Passion
The Bavarian village of Oberammergau performs the world’s most famous Passion Play, as it will this year — and only...
Did the Church Steal Easter from Pagans?
Question: Every year I am confronted by claims from non-believers that our celebration of Easter is actually based on a...
A Priest for Workers Looks Back
A PRIEST FOR WORKERS, by Father Joseph Falkiner OP. Cluster Publications, Pietermaritzburg. 2021. 245pp Reviewed by Günther Simmermacher Born into a middle-class family...
Did you know THIS about Pope Francis?
Cardinal Jorge Mario Bergoglio was elected as Pope Francis on March 13, 2013 — but he might have been pope...
Why We’re Staying Catholic
Dear Reader, Our Saint of the Month in this issue will be popular with many people. Even 42 years after...
How Many Languages Does Pope Francis Speak?
Question: How many languages does Pope Francis speak? Answer by Gunther Simmermacher – As an Argentinian, Pope Francis’ first language...
