The recent death by suicide of the actor Robin Williams, who reportedly suffered from bipolar depression, brought the question of […]
Let’s Address the Tragedy of Mental Illness Read Post »
Pope Benedict XVI surprised many in 2011 when he invited atheists to participate in his interfaith peace gathering in Assisi.
Catholics and atheists Read Post »
In the public discourse on the conflict between Israel and Palestine there always has been an emphasis on balance and
Israel peace is possible Read Post »
The systematic rape of women and children has always been a weapon of war, and this remains unchanged. Innumerable accounts
The rape epidemic Read Post »
As South Africa’s only Catholic weekly, The Southern Cross enjoys a particular benefit, but one that also presents certain challenges.
The Power of the Pen Read Post »
Received wisdom in secular circles tends to hold religion responsible for most wars in history, with some ascribing religious motives
Peacemakers of God Read Post »
Human trafficking is big global business, almost as lucrative as the drug trade — and even more revolting. In South
Freedom from slavery Read Post »
Pope Francis assumed a great risk to his personal safety when he issued a strong condemnation of organised crime at
Convert the gangsters Read Post »
Speaking to a Spanish newspaper this month, Pope Francis said that he gets a slight case of existential hives when
Responding to lies Read Post »
