Papal ring, insignia destroyed at cardinals’ final meeting
By Junno Arocho Esteves, CNS – On the eve of the conclave that will decide the next pontiff, the ring and lead seal of the late Pope...
Pope Francis
Our Head of Church, Pope Francis has an uncanny way of speaking in a direct, Christ-centered way. We feature his papal audiences, Angelus talks, homilies and interviews.
Christians pay tribute to Pope Francis at National Memorial Service
By Kati Dijane – Members from different Christian denominations, clad in their church regalia, gathered in Soweto, the heart of South Africa’s rich history, to pay their...
Pope Francis: The Conscience of the World!
By Tony Magliano – In a world that so often turns its back on those most in need, Pope Francis instead consistently exemplified Jesus’ call to us to...
Cardinals, faithful flock to Rome to pray at pope’s tomb
By Carol Glatz, CNS – Members of the College of Cardinals had a chance to take a quick bus tour through Rome on their way to visit...
Pope Francis: May We Follow his Example
By James Katende – The teachings of Pope Francis serve as a powerful example to Catholics and non-Catholics worldwide, inspiring a deeper commitment to a heart of...
“Church Must Carry on Pope’s Legacy of Mercy”
By Justin McLellan, CNS – Mercy — the cornerstone of Pope Francis’ teaching and ministry — must guide the Catholic Church through its period of mourning and...
In Honour of the Life and Legacy of His Holiness
By Fr Wenceslaus Wangila CMM of Mthatha Diocese – Pope Francis—a shepherd of souls, a beacon of hope, and a tireless advocate for love, mercy, and justice. For...
Pope Francis: A Humble Servant in a World that Insists on Building Empires
By Fr Stan Muyebe – Pope Francis has attracted both admiration and criticism, with some criticising him because he disrupted the foundations of their sense of security,...
Pope Francis Memorial Issue
The Southern Cross, in association with the SACBC, is preparing a special memorial edition to honour the life, ministry and legacy of Pope Francis. This tribute will...
Poor to welcome pope’s casket to St Mary Major where simple tomb is ready
By Cindy Wooden, CNS – Given the late Pope Francis’ care and concern for the poor, a representative group of them has been formally invited to welcome...
