Seminarians Prepare for a Journey of Discernment
By Kati Dijane – Thirteen young men discerning a calling to the priesthood took part in a vocational retreat held...
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Catholic Action: What It Is and Why It Matters
If you’ve been reading up on Pope Leo’s audiences and speeches, you’ve probably heard the term “Catholic Action.” And while...
Worshipping Two Gods At Mass?
Question: I recently attended a meeting at a Catholic parish and was surprised to see a priest wearing traditional Zulu...
How the Catholic Church Helped Grow Coffee Culture
Coffee originated in Africa, spread to the Arabian Peninsula, and eventually became popular across Europe — with the help of...
Mass Readings: 25 January – 1 February, 2026
Liturgical Calendar Year A – Weekday Cycle Year II Sunday January 25, 3rd Sunday in Ordinary Time Is 8: 23,...
Leadership Conference of Consecrated Life’s First Communication Workshop
By Fr Vaclav Klement – On January 17, at the newly-opened Salesian Provincial House in Booysens, Johannesburg, 28 men and...
What the Pope Said This Week
Jason Scott’s weekly review of Pope Leo XIV’s audiences – Friday, 9 January: Address to the Diplomatic Corps In his...
Vatican completes official mosaic portrait of Pope Leo XIV for papal basilica
By OSV News – The Vatican has completed the official mosaic portrait of Pope Leo XIV, continuing a centuries-old tradition...
Maria Mabasotho bids farewell to Fr Clement Tampane and welcomes Fr Pascalis Pali Pitso
By Bokang Tsoanamatsie – The Maria Mabasotho Oblate Pastoral Centre, located within the Archdiocese of Maseru, has appointed a new...
