Swiss Bishop Appoints Lay People in Place of Episcopal Vicars
A Swiss Catholic bishop has announced that he is appointing lay people in place of episcopal vicars in his diocese. Bishop Charles Morerod, O.P., who has led...
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Germany Looks for Church Reform, Causing Concern Among Some Catholics
Catholics around the world have their eyes on Germany as it works for change through its “Synodal Path,” which is debating the issues of power, sexual morality,...
Archbishop: Probe war crimes in Holy Land
The Catholic archbishop of Cape Town has called for an investigation by the International Criminal Court “into possible war crimes” committed in the Holy Land, so that...
The Archbishop of Cape Town’s statement on the current violence in the Holy Land
Archbishop Stephen Brislin has released the following statement regarding the current violence in Israel and Palestine. Archbishop Brislin belongs to the “Holy Land Co-ordination” which was set...
Meet Hong Kong’s New Bishop
Bishop-designate Stephen Chow Sau-yan told Hong Kong media people must start with a sense of faith and not assume Beijing is the enemy, and he hoped for...
Catholic Trivia Quiz
How well do you know your Church? Test your knowledge in every issue of the Southern Cross magazine – 1. Which religious order does Archbishop Buti Tlhagale...
Bishop Victor Phalana: We Cannot Stay Silent
The head of the bishops’ Justice & Peace Commission has called for an end of Israel’s annexation of Palestinian lands and for prayers that there may be...
Cardinal: Heaven Doesn’t Need Saints Canonised, People Do
By Cindy Wooden – The Catholic Church’s proclamation of new saints demonstrates that it is possible for men and women to live holy lives and that God...
Some German Parishes Plan Blessings for Lovers
Catholic chaplains in parishes across Germany plan to invite people to “blessing services for lovers” on and around May 10. The campaign, “Love Wins,” was launched in...
Pope Updates Vatican Judicial Laws so Cardinals, Bishops can Face Trial
By Junno Arocho Esteves – Updating the laws that govern the Vatican’s civil judicial system, Pope Francis stated that cardinals and bishops accused of a crime can now...
OK, What is Synodality?
By Cindy Wooden – “Synodality,” which literally means “walking together,” has become a key topic of Pope Francis’ pontificate, but one which has raised questions and even confusion....
Bishop Shooting: Priests Suspected
By Carol Glatz – While Bishop-designate Christian Carlassare already has forgiven his attackers, he said finding the truth about why he was shot in the legs at...
