Sacrament rare for non-Catholics
Is it correct that baptised non-Catholic Christians may receive the sacrament of penance under certain conditions? If so, should the...
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WYD pilgrims were prepared for Rio
The memories of World Youth Day in Rio de Janeiro are etched sharply in the mind, heart and soul.They were...
SA’s corruption: What is to be done?
There’s been a lot of lament about South Africa’s loss of its moral focus. Our politics are that of the...
The Southern Cross Time Capsule – 27 October 1980/30 October 1995
Visitor tells of Church strategy in Brazil – 27 October 1980 The Church of Brazil has made a fundamental option for...
Church is ‘apostolic’ when it shares Gospel with the world, pope says
By Cindy Wooden, Catholic News Service VATICAN CITY (CNS) — The church can describe itself as “apostolic” only if it shares...
In defence of the bishops’ book
From Tony de Freitas, Durban I refer to the several letters to the editor criticising the book God, Love, Life...
Parish under siege by criminals
BY SAMUEL FRANCIS IMC People used to go to church to find peace, to seek consolation, hope, strength and direction....
The missionary parish
GUEST EDITORIAL BY MICHAEL SHACKLETON On Mission Sunday we recall that Vatican II said the Church is missionary by her...
Be the leader God wants you to be
The next series of articles in this column will be dedicated to the lessons we learn from the psalms about...
