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The concluding procession at St Augustine's Cathedral, Diocese of Port Elizabeth, as the congregation remains standing in prayer and song. Photo by Gregory b. Stephenson

It’s Not Over Until….the Priest Leaves Dancing and Rejoicing

“David danced before the Lord with all his might.” — 2 Samuel 6:14 – A number of years ago, I…

launch of Southern Africa, My Love – Part One (2024–2025), a new book by Archbishop Henryk M. Jagodziński

Apostolic Nuncio Launches New Book in Pretoria

Daluxolo MoloantoaJun 17, 2026

Church leaders, diplomats, religious communities and guests gathered at St John Vianney Regional Major Seminary on 15 June 2026 for…

Fr Buti Tlhagale OMI of Regina Mundi church leading a funeral procession in Soweto after Soweto Uprising of 16 June 1976.

June 1976 and the Catholic Church

Daluxolo MoloantoaJun 16, 2026

This year marks 50 years since the student uprising of June 16, 1976 in Soweto. In this condensed version of…

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Catholic Reflections on South Africa’s Youth Day

James KatendeJun 16, 2026

Remembering June 16, 1976 As South Africa commemorates the 50th anniversary of the June 16, 1976 Soweto Uprising, the nation…

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Evangelical Worship Music

Are Hillsong Songs Okay for the Mass?

Southern CrossMay 27, 2026

Question: Many of our hymns are exclusively Catholic, but I think I am correct in saying that hymns of other…

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Why are Cardinals Given a Church in Rome?

Southern CrossMay 15, 2026

Question: What does it mean when a cardinal from a country outside Italy, like our Cardinal Stephen Brislin, is given…

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Why No Pope Peter II?

Question: The recent papal election made me wonder: Why has no pope ever taken the name Peter II? Answer: There…

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