From Our Vaults 87 Years Ago: February 15, 1939
The pope is dead Pope Pius XI died on Friday, February 10, at 5:31am (Roman time) after a third heart […]
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Who Were the First Catholics in Sub-Saharan Africa?
Question: Where in sub-Saharan Africa (that is, outside North Africa, Ethiopia and Sudan) was the Catholic Church first established? Answer:
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How the Vatican Became Its Own Country: The Lateran Treaty and the “Prisoner of the Vatican”
By Jason Scott – Vatican City is younger than many people realise. The world’s smallest country was established less than
Celebrating 75 Years of Southern African Hierarchy
By James Katende – This year marks a historic and grace-filled milestone: the 75th Anniversary of the establishment of the
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How the Catholic Church Helped Grow Coffee Culture
Coffee originated in Africa, spread to the Arabian Peninsula, and eventually became popular across Europe — with the help of
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Archdiocese of Bloemfontein Marks 75 Years
By Kati Djiane – The Catholic Church in South Africa entered a deeply symbolic and historic season on Sunday, 11 January
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From Our Vaults 104 Years Ago: January 28, 1922
Death of Pope Benedict XV Pope Benedict XV died on January 22 at the age of 67. “The short seven
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The Story of Abbot Franz Pfanner
Abbot Franz Pfanner, born September 21, 1825, is one of the pivotal people in the history of South Africa’s Church.
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75 years ago, the South African Church grew up
This month it is 75 years ago since Pope Pius XII established the Southern African Hierarchy, a momentous event which
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