James Katende – The Southern Cross https://www.scross.co.za Southern Africa's Catholic Magazine Fri, 07 Aug 2026 14:49:40 +0000 en-GB hourly 1 Honouring Women in SA and the Church https://www.scross.co.za/2026/08/honouring-women-in-sa-and-the-church/ Sun, 09 Aug 2026 02:20:00 +0000 https://www.scross.co.za/?p=89355 Honouring the Courage of Women: Commemorating the 70th Anniversary of the 1956 Women’s March to Pretoria A Catholic and South […]

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]]> Supporting New Bishops in Southern Africa https://www.scross.co.za/2026/08/supporting-new-bishops-in-southern-africa/ Mon, 03 Aug 2026 03:34:00 +0000 https://www.scross.co.za/?p=89027 The spiritual leadership of bishops is vital for the growth and strengthening of the church in Southern Africa. New bishops […]

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]]> How the Catholic Church can work with different churches https://www.scross.co.za/2026/07/how-the-catholic-church-can-work-with-different-churches/ Mon, 13 Jul 2026 10:41:19 +0000 https://www.scross.co.za/?p=88371 Southern Africa is home to a rich diversity of religions, cultures, and traditions. Christianity, including the Catholic Church, Protestant churches, […]

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]]> Catholic Reflections on South Africa’s Youth Day https://www.scross.co.za/2026/06/catholic-reflections-on-south-africas-youth-day/ Tue, 16 Jun 2026 02:30:00 +0000 https://www.scross.co.za/?p=87222 Remembering June 16, 1976 As South Africa commemorates the 50th anniversary of the June 16, 1976 Soweto Uprising, the nation […]

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]]> Remembering the Ugandan Martyrs https://www.scross.co.za/2026/06/remembering-the-ugandan-martyrs/ Wed, 03 Jun 2026 06:09:55 +0000 https://www.scross.co.za/?p=86922 As we remember the courageous witness of the Ugandan Martyrs in 2026, we look back to the year 1886 when […]

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]]> Catholic Church Responds to Attacks on Migrants in South Africa https://www.scross.co.za/2026/06/catholic-church-responds-to-attacks-on-migrants-in-south-africa/ Mon, 01 Jun 2026 04:00:00 +0000 https://www.scross.co.za/?p=86554 South Africa has long been seen as a land of opportunity within the African continent. Many people from countries such […]

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]]> Why Jesus Christ had to sacrifice his life on the cross for Humanity https://www.scross.co.za/2026/04/why-jesus-christ-had-to-sacrifice-his-life-on-the-cross-for-humanity/ Fri, 03 Apr 2026 03:46:07 +0000 https://www.scross.co.za/?p=84011 By James Katende – At the centre of the Christian faith stands the Cross — simple in appearance, yet immeasurably […]

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]]> Why Holy Week is an important milestone in the Catholic faith https://www.scross.co.za/2026/03/why-holy-week-is-an-important-milestone-in-the-catholic-faith/ Mon, 30 Mar 2026 03:49:06 +0000 https://www.scross.co.za/?p=84013 By James Katende – Holy Week stands as one of the most sacred and meaningful milestones in the Catholic faith. […]

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]]> The Lenten Season https://www.scross.co.za/2026/02/the-lenten-season/ Thu, 19 Feb 2026 03:42:45 +0000 https://www.scross.co.za/?p=84009 By James Katende – As the Church begins the Holy Season of Lent, Catholics around the world are invited into […]

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