Swiss Cardinal Kurt Koch, president of the Pontifical Council for Promoting Christian Unity, cancelled his participation in an upcoming Mass […]
Cardinal Skips Mass to Avoid Priest Accused of Nazism Read Post »
In February, the Vatican statement said that more than three-quarters of the members of the German bishops’ conference had approved a pastoral handbook titled “Walking with Christ: In the Footsteps of Unity: Mixed Marriages and Common Participation in the Eucharist”.
Pope Francis to Germany’s Bishops: Try to Agree on Communion Question Read Post »
Happy Birthday to all of us. Pentecost is often called the birthday of the Catholic Church and so that means we can all indulge in a piece of cake — and it has got to a pretty large cake to accommodate 1985 candles!
Are Our Parishes catholic? Read Post »
Br Simeon Banda FMS – Catholics have a long tradition of Marian devotions and praying the Rosary. Two months have
Marian Spirituality: A Collective Tradition Read Post »
After 17 years, Fr Emil Blaser OP hung up the microphone on his Radio Veritas morning show “Matins” on May 11, with many past interviewees paying tribute to South Africa’s radio pioneer. Over the years, Fr Blaser has interviewed hundreds of eminent people including bishops, nuncios and ambassadors, and got to know many people who have become his friends.
Father Emil Blaser Hangs Up His Morning Mic Read Post »
The Gospel of John describes how the Holy Spirit is given to the apostles: the risen Jesus breathing on the apostles to impart the Holy Spirit. This is Pentecost. The power of the Spirit not only authorises, but also empowers the apostles.
The Birth of the Church: Pentecost Reflection Read Post »
We had a vegetable garden in our own backyard at home and I assisted with that. Planting the flowers (from seed) was my specialty. I still remember watching the alyssum, zinnias, snapdragons and other flowers come to life.
Following in St Isidore’s Footsteps Read Post »
A veteran priest shared from his wisdom in a Q&A session with youths. Mgr Paul Nadal, former vicar-general of Durban
Q & A With Mgr Paul Nadal! Read Post »
The entire episcopate of Chile has resigned over the handling of sex abuse allegations after receiving an unprecedented dressing-down from
Every Bishop in Chile Resigns after Lashing by Pope Read Post »
