History in Colour: Sister Brigid Flanagan
A snapshot from the past, colourised exclusively for The Southern Cross In the Catholic Church of Southern Africa, and indeed […]
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The Roots of Halloween
The name might have been derived from that of a Catholic feast, but the roots of Halloween may be traced
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From Our Vaults 94 Years Ago: October 30, 1929
Previous “From The Vaults” articles. See larger images from the issue Earl visits Mariannhill Mariannhill monastery, near Durban, welcomed a
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The St Francis Trivia Quiz
On the Feast of St Francis of Assisi, test your knowledge with this quiz. See how you do and then
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From Our Vaults 84 Years Ago: September 6, 1939
Previous “From The Vaults” articles. See larger images from the issue Hitler rejects pope’s peace plea In spite of Pope
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Does the Church still Ban Books?
Question: The Catholic Church used to publish an index of forbidden books, but that seems to have faded away. Does
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History in Colour: Fr Angelo Roncalli (Pope John XXIII)
Italy entered the war in 1915 on the side of the Allies against Germany and Austria. Fr Roncall — who
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St John Chrysostom
Today is the Feast of St John Chrysostom, early Church Father. Chrysostom means golden-mouthed – a nickname given to him
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St Peter Claver
Today is the Feast of St Peter Claver, Jesuit priest and patron saint of slaves🙏