What is the Cross on Our Cover?
Question: I’ve noticed that each month, the cover of The Southern Cross features a cross with four smaller crosses. What do these crosses denote, and why are...
The Holy Land
Why Catholics Need to Support the Palestinian Faithful
As the world’s focus is on the war on Gaza, Christians are facing persecution in the occupied West Bank by the state of Israel and illegal settlers,...
Jordan’s King promises Pope Christian Holy Sites will be protected
By Justin McLellan, CNS – Pope Francis received assurances from Jordan’s King Abdullah II that Christian and Islamic holy sites in Jerusalem will be protected amid the...
Go on Virtual Holy Land pilgrimage this Advent
This Advent, the faithful can make a virtual pilgrimage to the Holy Land. ( The “Star of Wonder Advent Pilgrimage of Peace” started on the first Sunday...
Violence in Holy Land shows need to support local Christians, cardinal says
By Cindy Wooden, CNS – As leaders of the Equestrian Order of the Holy Sepulchre of Jerusalem prepared to meet in Rome, the explosion of violence between...
Pope again calls for release of hostages in Gaza, humanitarian aid to continue
By Justin McLellan, CNS – Pope Francis called for the release of Israeli hostages held in Gaza and spoke with U.S. President Joe Biden to discuss the...
Southern Cross Editor Holy Land Talk
The Southern Cross editor Gunther Simmermacher gave a talk on “Where Jesus Walked, Finding the Gospel in the Holy Land” in Sacred Heart Cathedral Hall in Pretoria...
Southern Cross Pilgrims in Bethlehem
Day 4 of the Southern Cross Pilgrimage to Holy Land and Oberammergau: Pilgrims were in Bethlehem where they visited the Basilica of the Nativity which marks the...
Israel creates water shortages for Palestinians, says Catholic group
By CNS – Hundreds of thousands of Palestinians are facing a severe water shortage during the heat of the summer months because Israel will not develop the...
Southern Cross Pilgrimage to Holy Land and Oberammergau Underway
The Southern Cross pilgrims have started their pilgrimage to the Holy Land and Oberammergau with Archbishop William Slattery. Yesterday they had Mass in Cana, with renewal of...
