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Mass Readings: 21 June – 28 June, 2026

Mass Readings: 21 June – 28 June, 2026

Southern CrossJun 18, 2026

Liturgical CalendarYear A – Weekday Cycle Year II Sunday June 21, 12th Sunday in Ordinary TimeJer 20: 10-13/ Ps 69:…

Father Chaka Motanyane OP and Kati Dijane, editor of Far East Rand Catholic News

Father Chaka Motanyane, Champion of Youth

Kati DijaneJun 18, 2026

Meet Father Chaka Motanyane OP, a leader of the Far East Rand Deanery and a champion of young people. As…

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…

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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…

Chair of St Peter

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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