Pope: Pandemic Has Revealed How Often Human Dignity Is Ignored
By Cindy Wooden – The coronavirus pandemic has shed light on other, “more widespread social diseases,” particularly attacks on the God-given human dignity of every person,...
Category: Crisis
Bishop Phalana Warns: Lockdown is Addictive
Lockdown “is addictive”, a bishop has warned as he called for the judicious opening of churches for Masses, in compliance with government regulations. Churches and...
Archbishop Abel Gabuza: The Glass is Half-Full!
The Covid-19 pandemic is a dark cloud in our lives. A global crisis of immense proportions has been created by the pandemic. We have been...
The Southern Cross: Farewell and Look to the Future
The Southern Cross’ retrenched staff came together one last time for a sad farewell — and some to chart the way for the publication’s future,...
75 Years of Nuclear Weapons Madness
By Tony Magliano – Wars have always caused needless suffering, destruction and death. But 75 years ago, the hell of war reached a new all time...
Why You Must Smile With Your Eyes
By Jill Williams – My English teacher would share nuggets of wisdom with us every now and then. When I was in about Grade 11,...
Pope Sends Aid to Lebanon
Pope Francis has sent 250,000 euros (R5,2 million) to Lebanon to help the Catholic Church and Catholic charitable organisations assist people impacted by the massive...
Missing Mass: Social Isolation Keeps Elders Safe But Lonely
By Bronwen Dachs – In communities around the world, the social isolation that keeps elders safe from the coronavirus but precludes going to church is proving...
Pope Will Begin New Series “To Build the Future We Need”
By Carol Glatz – In light of the ongoing Covid-19 pandemic and social and environmental crises worldwide, Pope Francis announced he would begin a new series...
Pope Calls For Prayers For Lebanon After Deadly Explosion In Beirut
By Carol Glatz – After a massive fire triggered a deadly explosion in Beirut, Pope Francis called for prayers and a united effort to help Lebanon...
African Cardinal Urges Courage as Covid-19 Adds to Disasters
By Fredrick Nzwili – Cardinal Philippe Ouedraogo, president of the Symposium of Episcopal Conferences of Africa and Madagascar, has urged courage in Africa, as cases...
Pope: Covid Pandemic Should Raise Questions About Faith
By Cindy Wooden – Besides the immediate considerations of trying to stay healthy, to mourn the dead and protect others, the coronavirus pandemic should be prompting...
