In the phenomenally popular series The Chosen, Vanessa Benavente plays the Virgin Mary. She told Günther Simmermacher about that role […]
The Chosen’s Mother Mary: I loved washing Jesus’ hair Read Post »
Reviewed by Günther Simmermacher BENEDICT, BALTIMORE AND THE BARBARY PIRATES: The untold, true story of an African slave who became a Christian wonder-worker,
Book Review: Benedict, Baltimore and the Barbary Pirates Read Post »
Dear Reader, Every issue of The Southern Cross is exciting to produce, but the December edition, with its focus on
Christmas Began in July Read Post »
Dear Reader, The Church in Southern Africa is truly blessed to count Cardinal Stephen Brislin among its leaders. First appointed
Cardinal, Music, Rugby… Read Post »
From his surprise appointment to Johannesburg to electing a new pope, Cardinal Stephen Brislin has had a busy 12 months.
Cardinal Brislin on a Year of Surprises Read Post »
Seventy years ago, the Catholic Church’s confrontation with the apartheid regime took root — starting not in the streets but
The Church’s 1955 fight to save Catholic schools Read Post »
In the 17th century, a French nun reported visions in which Jesus showed her his Sacred Heart, giving rise to
Margaret Alacoque: The Nun who saw Jesus’ Sacred Heart Read Post »
St Francis of Assisi wrote his beloved ‘Canticle of the Sun’ 800 years ago – and it is more relevant
The Song of St Francis Read Post »
Where’s that: In central Rome. Our Lady’s connection: Miraculous icon Around the corner from Rome’s dazzling basilica of St Mary
Shrines around the World: Our Lady of Perpetual Help, Rome Read Post »
