Today marks the five-year anniversary of Pope Francis’ pontificate. Born and raised in Buenos Aires, Argentina, he made history in 2013 when he became the first non-European pope in over 1000 years, the first Jesuit pope, and the first pope to come from the Southern Hemisphere.
South African Clergy on Pope Francis: Congrats on 5 Years! Read Post »
The diamond jubilee celebration of Holy Cross Sisters Mary Gabriel Solomons and Alfreda Reil was held at the provincial house
Diamond Jubilee for Holy Cross Sisters! Read Post »
The Justice and Peace Commission of the Southern African Catholic Bishops’ Conference has prepared a discussion guide parishes can use to have a conversation on race and economic inequality, with the aim of collecting stories and publishing them.
Justice & Peace Want Your Stories! Read Post »
The Catholic Church in the Nordic countries has struggled for survival in recent years. As its moral teachings are in contrast with state-promoted secular goals, it is largely viewed as an undesirable organisation and is barred from collecting financial support through state taxes.
Scandinavian Church Stresses Need for Support Read Post »
St John Paul II once called Lent a period of “spiritual training” for sharpening people’s ability to recognise “the voice of God and the insidious voice of the evil one.” But those skills need constant exercise. Priests need to have the right training to do battle with the devil and spiritually assist their people.
When the Devil Strikes, Exorcists are Ready for Battle Read Post »
Misunderstanding the generous service and obedience of women religious leads to their being exploited and underappreciated, according to an investigative report in a Vatican magazine. “Sisters are seen as volunteers that one can have available as one wishes, which gives rise to genuine abuses of power,” said a nun identified only as Sister Cecile.
Sisters Are Not Volunteers: Nuns’ Spirit of Service Can Lead to Abuses Read Post »
Mass isn’t a paid arrangement for salvation but rather the commemoration of Christ’s sacrifice of his life, given freely to all, Pope Francis said.
Pope: Do not Pay for Mass, Redemption is Free Read Post »
St John Bosco parish in Robertsham, Johannesburg, had a celebratory open-air Mass to mark its 60-year relationship with the local
St John Bosco Parish in Robertsham Open-Air Mass Read Post »
Robin Hood, the legendary hero of English folklore who took from the rich to give to the poor – whose very name conjures up thoughts of fairness, justice and love for the oppressed – stands in stark contrast to President Trump who wants to take from poor and give to the rich.
Trump’s Budget – Stealing from the Poor to Give to the Rich Read Post »
