How Many Languages Does Pope Francis Speak?
Question: How many languages does Pope Francis speak? Answer by Gunther Simmermacher – As an Argentinian, Pope Francis’ first language...
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Deaf-blind Fr Cyril Axelrod launches new book
The last thing Fr Cyril Axelrod saw before he finally went blind was the light of a candle which he...
25 Years of Legal Abortion in SA
On February 1 it is 25 years since abortion become legal in South Africa. In that time, more than 2...
Southern Cross Editor: The Day My Knees Shook
Dear Reader, This month marks 25 years since abortion became legal in South Africa. Our readers, of course, need not...
Spotlight on Black Saints
For a Caribbean artist, black saints don’t receive much attention — and he hopes his project will change that, as...
Are Most Wars about Religion?
Question: On several occasions, I’ve heard people claiming that almost every war is about religion. I can’t believe that is...
Tutu: The Catholic Connection
South Africa’s most famous cleric was an Anglican, but Archbishop Desmond Tutu had many ties to the Catholic faith, as...
The Story of ‘We Three Kings’
Günther Simmermacher’s annual Biography of a Christmas carol Many of our beloved Christmas carols have come from the United States,...
The Big Southern Cross Christmas Quiz
Without peeking at the answers, see how much you know about Christmas! Compiled by Günther Simmermacher – What colour vestments...
