When An Ex-Pope Speaks
When retired Pope Benedict XVI sent a personal message to be read at the funeral of Cardinal Joachim Meisner in
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Church Editorials 2017
Editorials 2017 Poverty & Social Justice
Social Justice: See, Judge and Act
In some circles, the term “social justice warrior” is being applied as a derogative term for people who campaign for
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Church Editorials 2017
The Cardinal Pell Dilemma
In responding to the disgrace of sexual abuse of minors by Church personnel and their cover-up in many dioceses throughout
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Editorials 2017 Love
Let There Be Love
This month 50 years ago, The Beatles released their classic hit song “All You Need Is Love”, which promised
Editorials 2017
Snowflakes Must Unite!
Pope Francis sums up well the power of collective action: “We — Christians and non-Christians — are snowflakes; but if
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Editorials 2017 Education
Value Our Catholic Schools
There are diverse reasons why Catholic schools in South Africa exist, but the one uniting cause must always to bring
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Christian Living Editorials 2017 Saints
A Clear Conscience – Learning from the Saints…
Guest Editorial by Michael Shackleton – Let’s consider the martyrdom of two saints who stood firm in the 16th century
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Editorials 2017 Sacraments
Revere the Gift of the Eucharist
Guest editorial: Michael Shackleton – The earliest disciples of the risen Christ met for prayers and the breaking of bread
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Church Editorials Editorials 2012 Mass
How We Dress for Mass
In the 1920s a lively debate in The Southern Cross focused on the immodest dress of women who displayed their
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