The election of Pope Francis, an Argentine, to lead the world’s 1,2 billion Catholics confirms what observers have long known: […]
Demographic shifts mean Europe no longer Catholic Church’s centre Read Post »
Fr Bonaventure Hinwood OFM –Â People sometimes say to me that they were told that Catholic doctrine is true to what
Time Out for Limbo Read Post »
By Cindy Wooden –Â The 115 cardinals participating in the conclave will know the identity of the new pope before the
What Happens Once a Pope is Chosen Read Post »
By Cindy Wooden, Catholic News Service In their general congregation meetings, in liturgical processions and in the Sistine Chapel, every
Know your place: Ranking determines cardinals’ seating chart Read Post »
Pope Benedict’s decision to resign on 28 February has put the church on the front pages of the media and
Can the Church Move to the Centre? Read Post »
From Heather Withers, Johannesburg –Â Why is it that all the icons we have in our churches and historical paintings and
Why All the Sad Statues? Read Post »
VATICAN CITY (CNS)—Pope Benedict XVI will ordain his longtime secretary an archbishop on January 6, the feast of the Epiphany.
10 things you must know about pope’s right-hand man Read Post »
In his Southern Cross article (19-25 September issue) Cardinal Wilfrid Napier argues that patriarchy is not the source of all
To what extent listeners positively respond to a homily is not readily noticed by the preacher at the most there
Behind a Good Homily Read Post »
