Deaf-blind Fr Cyril Axelrod launches new book
The last thing Fr Cyril Axelrod saw before he finally went blind was the light of a candle which he...
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25 Years of Legal Abortion in SA
On February 1 it is 25 years since abortion become legal in South Africa. In that time, more than 2...
Spotlight on Black Saints
For a Caribbean artist, black saints don’t receive much attention — and he hopes his project will change that, as...
Are Most Wars about Religion?
Question: On several occasions, I’ve heard people claiming that almost every war is about religion. I can’t believe that is...
Tutu: The Catholic Connection
South Africa’s most famous cleric was an Anglican, but Archbishop Desmond Tutu had many ties to the Catholic faith, as...
The Story of ‘We Three Kings’
Günther Simmermacher’s annual Biography of a Christmas carol Many of our beloved Christmas carols have come from the United States,...
The Big Southern Cross Christmas Quiz
Without peeking at the answers, see how much you know about Christmas! Compiled by Günther Simmermacher – What colour vestments...
How St Nicholas Became Santa Claus
Santa Claus dominates the public image of Christmas, but he was based on a great Christian. GÜNTHER SIMMERMACHER looks at...
Who are the Different Marys in the Gospels?
Question: It seems that Mary was a popular name in the times of the Gospel. Could you guide me through...
