When SA took in 500 Polish Orphans
In April 1943, a ship carrying 500 Polish orphans landed in South Africa to find a home in Oudtshoorn. Finlay...
Church History
Pope: Jesus showed acts of mercy to inspire others to follow suit
By Carol Glatz, CNS – When it comes to inspiring people’s actions, Jesus knew that being an example to others...
Did the Church Ever Teach that the Earth was Flat?
Question: At what point did the Catholic Church stop teaching that the Earth is flat? Answer: The Catholic Church never...
From Our Vaults, 66 Years Ago: February 26, 1958
100 years of Lourdes At least 80000 pilgrims from around the world attended the 100th anniversary celebrations of the Blessed...
What’s the Point of Fasting?
God commanded it, Jesus practised it, Church Fathers have preached the importance of it – fasting is a powerful and...
The Story Behind the Basilica of St Paul’s Tomb
In around 65 AD, during the reign of Emperor Nero, the apostle Paul was beheaded for preaching the faith in...
The Great Legacy of Denis Hurley
February 13 will mark 20 years since the death of Archbishop Denis Hurley. This is a timely moment to reflect...
History in Colour: Pope Leo XIII
A snapshot from the past, colourised exclusively for The Southern Cross The social teachings of the Catholic Church have a...
From Our Vaults 48 Years Ago: January 4, 1976
Pope: Liberate without violence Pope Paul VI has urged Christians to become “liberators” of people suffering from famine, injustices and...
