St John XXIII’s Church in Istanbul
The basilica of St Anthony of Padua is the biggest Catholic church in Istanbul. GUNTHER SIMMERMACHER writes about the basilica where...
History
Iraqi priest is guardian angel of ancient manuscripts
By Carol Glatz, Catholic News Service Just as the so-called Monuments Men salvaged European masterpieces stolen by Nazi forces during...
Paul VI Beatification highlights Vatican II & Love for Church
By Cindy Wooden, Catholic News Service Meeting Catholics from Pope Paul VI’s home diocese, Brescia, Pope Francis said his predecessor’s...
Daswa: Family man, leader, martyr
In October the Vatican will examine the sainthood cause for Benedict Daswa, the Limpopo man who was beaten to death...
A martyr ahead of his time
In October the Vatican will examine the sainthood cause for Benedict Daswa, the Limpopo man who many consider to be...
Benedict XV: The least remembered pope of the 20th century
September 3 marks the 100th anniversary of the election of Pope Benedict XV as successor to Pope St Pius X. GUNTHER...
Pope St Pius X: The reluctant pope
August 20 marks the 100th anniversary of the death of Pope St Pius X. GUNTHER SIMMERMACHER looks at the life and papacy...
US racism, civil rights and the Church
As the United States marks the 50th anniversary on July 2 of President Lyndon Johnson signing the Civil Rights Act,...
1995 – South Africa’s first Papal Mass
1995 – The Southern Cross reports on the first-ever Papal Mass held in South Africa on September 17, 1995 which...
