Vatican’s Rules for Relics
Only relics that have been certified as authentic can be exposed for veneration by the faithful, according to a new Vatican instruction.
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75th Jubilee for Sister of the Precious Blood
Sr Francis Götte, 94, (far left) a Missionary Sister of the Precious Blood, celebrated the 75th jubilee of her religious profession
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Gregorian Chant Called Seminarian to Catholicism
Around this time, Gabe Bouck is reminded of the melodic voice that inspired him to become Catholic. The former Baptist recalled attending his first Mass nearly six years ago where he encountered sounds he had never before heard in a church and it was coming from the priest.
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Oudtshoorn Layman Receives Papal Medal
Willie Lamont, vice-chancellor of the Oudtshoorn diocese, is presented with the papal Bene Merenti medal by Fr Wim Sabo in St Nicholas church. Mr Lamont, who has worked in the chancery since 1977, was only the fourth-ever recipient of the papal medal in Oudtshoorn diocese
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Doughnut Economics and Laudato Si’
The world is running out of resources, capitalism is failing and climate change is creating new crises. Now is the time for action, and Pope Francis has given us a blueprint, suggests ANTONIO TONIN.
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The Church in 2018
The Catholic Church has developed a stronger voice on political and social issues, especially through the statements by the bishops’ Justice & Peace Commission and its chair, Bishop Abel Gabuza, and in 2018 that pressure needs to be maintained, according to a Catholic political analyst.
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Is The Mission of the Church Confused?
Frank Bompas, Johannesburg – There have been a few articles in The Southern Cross detailing challenges made by conservative Catholics
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Pope: Don’t Worry About Other’s Faults, Own Up To Your Own Sins
Fear and the shame of admitting one’s own sins leads to pointing fingers and accusing others rather than recognising one’s own faults, Pope Francis said.
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Complex World Needs Clear Essentials of Gospel, Pope tells Theologians
In an increasingly complex world of unprecedented scientific and technological challenges, theologians must communicate what is essential about life and help Christians proclaim God’s merciful, saving grace, Pope Francis told a group of Italian theologians.
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