Mass Readings: 18 May – 25 May, 2025
Liturgical Calendar Year C – Weekday Cycle Year I Sunday May 18, 5th Sunday of Easter Acts 14: 21-27/ Ps 145: 8-9. 10-11. 12-13 (see 1)/ Rv...
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Pope Pledges Strengthened Dialogue with Jews
By Justin McLellan, Cindy Wooden, CNS – Among his first messages, Pope Leo XIV expressed his intention to strengthen the Catholic Church’s ties with the Jewish community....
In Mary’s embrace: Bishop Ponce de León blesses Rosary Garden at Florence Spiritual Centre, Manzini
By Kati Dijane – The hills of Mbelebeleni echoed with joyful hymns as Catholics from near and far gathered at Florence Spiritual Centre in the Diocese of...
The First Catholics in the USA
By Jason Scott – Cardinal Robert Francis Prevost was elected Pope Leo XIV, the first pope from the United States, on May 8. This significant event brings...
Pope Leo’s Motto and Coat of Arms Pay Homage to St Augustine
By Catholic News Service, CNS – Pope Leo XIV’s devotion to St Augustine, his life and ministry as a member of the Augustinian order and his focus...
SACBC Welcomes Tiger Brands’ Listeriosis Settlement Offer
Southern African Catholic Bishops’ Conference, Justice & Peace Commission Statement On The Listeriosis Class Action Lawsuit – The Justice and Peace Commission of the Southern African Catholic Bishops...
Our Lady of Fatima
In 1917, three peasant children, Lúcia, Francisco and Jacinta, had apparitions of Our Lady near the town of Fátima, in Portugal. The following of Our Lady of...
Doing What God Requires of Us
By James Katende – Doing what God requires of us is an expression of our obedience, trust, and love for Him. Throughout Scripture, God makes clear that...
Elandshoek Community Rejoices as New Church Opens its Doors
By Zibonele Mncwango – For a considerable extended period, a small farming community of Elandshoek, about 45km out of Mbombela, Diocese of Witbank, had been celebrating holy masses...
Denomination Relations: Seventh Day Adventists
In our ongoing series, “Denomination Relations”, Jason Scott explores the history, shared beliefs, and differences between Catholics and other Christian denominations. This week, he turns his attention...
