How Church and state relate
In ancient times, before the reign of Constantine in the early fourth century, Christians were seen as a fundamental threat...
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Being part of the parish community
BY SAMUEL FRANCIS ISM An African proverb states that man is nothing without man; he is born in his hand...
Guide to good preaching
From Rino Nicky, Hilton, KZN Your editorial on the subject of preaching (November 21) is highly appreciated if it leads...
On men and women
An obscure Italian priest recently caused international headlines – and a repudiating response from the Vatican – when he attributed the abuse...
Can mercy killings be legitimate?
Dignity South Africa is the name of a movement started by Prof Sean Davison (now back in South Africa) who...
Rethinking the role of education
Education has always had a central role to play in human development. In traditional societies, young men and women are...
Christmas is a reminder of God’s great power, pope says at audience
By Cindy Wooden, Catholic News Service The annual celebration of Christ’s birth fills Christians with hope and joy because it...
Healing mens’ relationships
From Jenny Knobel, Cape Town At last a senior Church official (Cardinal Wilfrid Napier in his columns in The Southern...
Fixing graft in Church
The new regulations and increased powers of oversight invested in the Prefecture for the Economic Affairs of the Holy See...
