Christmas – Page 34 – The Southern Cross

The Christmas Truce in World War I

This year the last surviving soldier of World War I died in Australia. GUNTHER SIMMERMACHER looks at the first Christmas […]

The feast of the Nativity wasn’t always Christmas trees and jingle bells, and Jesus probably was not born on December

By Kilian SC / December 23, 2016

The Vatican has released Pope Francis’ liturgy schedule for Christmas and the month of January. – The pope will celebrate

By Tamar SC / December 23, 2016

Amid the turmoil in the Middle East and persecution of Christians in surrounding countries, the Christmas spirit is evident in

By Kilian SC / December 23, 2016

Traditional Nativity scenes focus on the Holy Family in a stable where they found shelter. Father Dan Rupp, pastor of

By Jael SC / December 22, 2016

Guest editorial by Bishop Victor Phalana – The birth of Jesus is a real prophetic manifestation. In the Gospel of Matthew, the

By Kilian SC / December 22, 2016

Residents of a remote Irish island have had their prayers answered when it was confirmed they would have a priest

Test your Christmas knowledge! Answers below 1. Who predicted the birth of the messiah? a) Ezekiel b) Isaiah c) Joshua

By Jael SC / December 22, 2016

Make time to get ready for what Christmas really is about – the child born in Bethlehem signalling that “God