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Marian procession in the Algarve, Portugal. Photo: Wikipedia

Why do People say that Catholics ‘Idolise’ Mary?

Question: Some people accuse us Catholics of “idolising” or “worshipping” the Blessed Virgin Mary. Of course, we don’t. We venerate…

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Pope: Forgiveness Sets us Free

Southern CrossSep 15, 2026

Pope Leo XIV, Angelus, St Peter’s Square, Sunday, 13  September 2026 Dear brothers and sisters, Happy Sunday! Today’s Gospel speaks…

St Francis of Assisi 800 years

St Francis of Assisi: From Soldier to God’s Troubadour

This year the Church marks the 800th anniversary of the death of St Francis of Assisi. In the first of…

Our Lady of Montserrat Sanctuary. Photos: Wikipedia, Barcelona Lands

Shrines around the World: Our Lady of Montserrat

Where’s that? In Spain’s north-eastern Catalonia region.Our Lady’s connection: Miraculous wooden statue. High in the jagged mountains of Catalonia, about…

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Marian procession in the Algarve, Portugal. Photo: Wikipedia

Why do People say that Catholics ‘Idolise’ Mary?

Question: Some people accuse us Catholics of “idolising” or “worshipping” the Blessed Virgin Mary. Of course, we don’t. We venerate…

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Why Church Won’t Allow Remarriage

Question: Why is the Catholic Church so stubborn in refusing to revise its stance against divorce, and not allowing couples…

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How Should a Priest Greet the Congregation at Mass?

Southern CrossAug 26, 2026

Question: At the start of Holy Mass, the presider greets us with the words, “The Lord be with you”, and…

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