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 […]
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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,
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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
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How St Nicholas Became Santa Claus
Santa Claus dominates the public image of Christmas, but he was based on a great Christian. GÜNTHER SIMMERMACHER looks at
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Who are the Different Marys in the Gospels?
Question: It seems that Mary was a popular name in the times of the Gospel. Could you guide me through
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The Chosen: Gospel Binge
Günther Simmermacher watched Season 2 of the Gospel-based series The Chosen — and liked it. If all of the things
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What is the Difference between Church, Abbey, Chapel, Cathedral and Basilica?
Question: We all know what a church is, but what is the difference between a church and a cathedral, basilica,
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What is a Catholic Patriarch?
By Günther Simmermacher – Question: The caption to your colourised photo of Pope St John XXIII’s funeral in your “History
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The Baroness Who Chose Poverty
One of the great modern Catholic prophets was a Russian baroness born 125 years ago in a train. Catherine De
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