The Christmas edition of The Southern Cross in 1942 was a slim affair at ten pages, but there was a lot to read. GÜNTHER SIMMERMACHER steps into a time-capsule from 75 years ago.
A Southern Cross Christmas, 75 years ago Read Post »
The Southern African Catholic Bishops’ Conference (SACBCC) has welcomed the ruling of the North Gauteng High Court that orders President Jacob Zuma to personally pay for his aborted legal bid to block the release of the State of Capture report.
Church Welcomes Zuma Judgment Read Post »
It might have been the best thing I’ve seen on TV this year — and it was a reality show. The British television four-parter Bad Habits: Holy Orders could easily have resulted in something banal. It turned out to be uplifting and moving.
Best TV Show of 2017 – With Nuns Read Post »
This year the Franciscans mark 800 years since they first came to the Holy Land, where they are the custodians of holy shrines — and part of daily life. Günther Simmermacher looks at that history.
Franciscans’ 800 Years in the Holy Land Read Post »
Southern Cross editor Günther Simmermacher pays tribute to his friend, Holy Land tour guide Rimon Makhlouf – and sees God’s guiding hand in the circumstances.
God’s Guiding Hand in Friend’s Death Read Post »
Fans of German football club FC Köln made the news yesterday when 20,000 of them brought London traffic to a halt ahead of their team’s Europa League match against Arsenal.
Video: Football Fans Sing Club Anthem in Cathedral Read Post »
Catholics may note with interest that the erstwhile King of Rock & Roll once sang a song about the Rosary!
How Elvis Came to Sing the Hail Mary Read Post »
The Southern Cross’ recent pilgrimage to Fatima also went to the places of the great St Teresa of Avila in
In the Footsteps of a Great Saint Read Post »
THE INNOCENCE OF GUILT: A True South African Story, by Reggie Karam. Reach Publishers, 2016. 137pp. R200 Reviewed by Günther
How a gangster found redemption Read Post »
