History Shapes Today
Dear Reader, In every edition of The Southern Cross, we look back at various times in the past, in regular...
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Basilica of the Transfiguration: Poetry in Architecture
The transfiguration took place on Mount Tabor in Galilee. On the centenary of the Franciscan church on the mount, Günther...
Krakow: Where St John Paul II is Everywhere
Few countries in the world are more Catholic than Poland, and nowhere is Poland more Catholic than in the region...
SA’s Teen Suicide Season
During matric season, suicide rates climb. As South Africa prepares for the exam season, Günther Simmermacher looks at the issues...
Fr Stanley Botha, Rest in Peace
On Sunday October 6, Fr Stanley Botha of Cape Town died at the age of 73. Here his long-time parishioner...
The Mission of Our Church
Dear Reader, The Church’s primary function is to evangelise — to lead people to God and salvation. This is the...
Shrines Around the World: Our Lady of Loreto
Where’s that: Loreto is located on Italy’s east coast. Our Lady’s connection: Contains Our Lady’s reputed home from Nazareth. Of Italy’s...
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...
Late Actor Sello Motloung was a Devout Catholic
Actor Sello Motloung, who died on September 15 at the age of 54, was a devout Catholic. The actor was...
