Experts at Rome conference delve into historical abuses of power
By Carol Glatz, (CNS) – The nature of power and how the abuse of power has been dealt with in […]
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Pallottine Sisters’ First 100 years in South Africa
In 1923, the first six Pallottine Sisters arrived in South Africa. Ronell Petersen tells their story. In 1922, Bishop Franziskus
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‘Patriarch of the West’ reappears as papal title in Vatican yearbook
By Cindy Wooden, CNS – The 2024 edition of the Vatican yearbook has inserted “Patriarch of the West” as one
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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