Martyrs of Africa’s First Big Persecution: St Charles Lwanga & Companions
In the 1880s, a king in what is now Uganda launched a persecution of Christians. Günther Simmermacher tells the story...
Simmermacher
Does the Catholic Church Allow Aquamation?
Question: I read that after his funeral, Archbishop Emeritus Desmond Tutu’s body was aquamated, not cremated, as had been reported....
Since When Do Brides Wear White Dresses?
Question: I know that this is not a question about Catholicism, but maybe you have an answer for me. I...
Interview with “Jesus”
On May 14, the famous Oberammergau Passion Play begins its 2022 season. Günther Simmermacher spoke to one of the two actors...
Saints of Communication
Dear Reader, In most parts of the world, the Catholic Church will observe World Communications Day on May 29. In...
Oberammergau’s Season of the Passion
The Bavarian village of Oberammergau performs the world’s most famous Passion Play, as it will this year — and only...
To See Our Good News
Dear Reader, When The Southern Cross was still a weekly newspaper, we would invite guest editorialists for our Christmas and...
Did you know THIS about Pope Francis?
Cardinal Jorge Mario Bergoglio was elected as Pope Francis on March 13, 2013 — but he might have been pope...
Why We’re Staying Catholic
Dear Reader, Our Saint of the Month in this issue will be popular with many people. Even 42 years after...
