8 Tips for Evangelising on Social Media
Social media can be a fruitful mission field, but used poorly it can also harm the faith. Günther Simmermacher offers...
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Vatican secretary of state: Pope continues to govern the Church
By Cindy Wooden, CNS – Even on his worst days in Rome’s Gemelli hospital, Pope Francis was governing the Catholic...
Shrines around the World: Milk Grotto, Bethlehem
Where’s that?: In Bethlehem, Palestine, near the Basilica of the Nativity. Our Lady’s connection: The cave where the Holy Family...
Plenary indulgences: What they are and how to get them in the Jubilee Year
The Holy Year 2025 will run until January 6, 2026 — plenty of time to obtain Jubilee plenary indulgences. Here...
Papal preacher: Measure your life by Christ, Not Social Media Likes
By Justin McLellan, CNS – Christians should resist the temptation to be swayed by applause, popularity or approval, especially in...
From Our Vaults 81 Years Ago: March 15, 1944
Hero honour for Jo’burg man Francis Drake, a parishioner of St Francis church in Yeoville, Johannesburg, has been awarded the...
St Joseph’s Feast Celebrated at Padre Pio Retreat Centre
By Bokang Tsoanamatsie – The Padre Pio Retreat Centre in Rietvalleirand, Archdiocese of Pretoria, welcomed attendees from various dioceses of...
Vatican statistics: Baptisms down, but First Communions, Confirmations up
By Carol Glatz, CNS – The number of Catholics and permanent deacons in the world rose in 2023, while the...
Pope: Jesus Pursues Brokenness to Offer Healing
By Justin McLellan, CNS – Jesus seeks out people in their woundedness and isolation to offer healing and hope, even...
