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Wednesday, September 2, 2026 · Ordinary Time, Week 22 · Green · The Liturgy of the Hours · America · Asia · Europe · Oceania

The Church in South Africa

What the Church in South Africa filed in her own name. Every publisher here speaks from South Africa; the global agencies that also report it are on the wire, and every headline leaves for the outlet that carried it.

17 stories · 4 publishers

Wednesday, September 2

1 story · none yet corroborated
  1. 01
    Holy Cross Church in McKay’s Nek Celebrates 70 Years
    discussCatholic LifeNew3h ago
    The Southern Cross

    SourcesThe Southern Cross

Tuesday, September 1

5 stories · 1 corroborated
  1. 01
    Pope Leo XIV leads Angelus prayer
    discussVatican1d ago

    Pope Leo XIV led the Angelus prayer with the faithful in Castel Gandolfo on August 30, 2026.

    2 sourcesVatican NewsThe Southern Cross

    Pope Leo XIV led the Angelus prayer with the faithful in Castel Gandolfo on August 30, 2026. He spoke about not judging God's work. The Pope emphasized the importance of prayer and humility.

    SourcesVatican NewsThe Southern Cross

  2. 02
    Pray with the Pope: Christ is Thirsty, Let’s Share a Drink
    discussVatican14h ago
    The Southern Cross

    SourcesThe Southern Cross

  3. 03
    ‘Season of Creation’ – everything and everyone is connected!
    discussCatholic Life14h ago
    The Southern Cross

    SourcesThe Southern Cross

  4. 04
    Lesotho to Mark 60 Years of Archbishop Mabathoana’s Legacy
    discussBishops15h ago
    The Southern Cross

    SourcesThe Southern Cross

  5. 05
    Turin Volunteers Complete Missionary Exposure In Lesotho
    discussCatholic Life1d ago
    The Southern Cross

    Seven young adults and two leaders from Turin, Italy, completed a month-long missionary exposure trip to Lesotho. The trip lasted one month. The volunteers were from Turin.

    SourcesThe Southern Cross

Monday, August 31

3 stories · none yet corroborated
  1. 01
    The Southern Cross marks Heritage Month 2026
    discussCulture1d ago
    The Southern Cross

    Heritage Month 2026 is an opportunity for Southern Africa to celebrate its rich cultural diversity.

    SourcesThe Southern Cross

  2. 02
    Southern African Catholic Bishops call on dioceses to promote Season of Creation
    discussBishops2d ago
    2 reportsArchdiocese of Pretoria

    The Southern African Catholic Bishops' Conference calls on dioceses to promote the Season of Creation. The call is made through an official statement. The Season of Creation is a time for prayer and action to protect the environment.

    SourcesArchdiocese of Pretoria

  3. 03
    Brother Clarence Watts: Vocation to tell the Story of Faith
    discussCatholic Life2d ago
    The Southern Cross

    SourcesThe Southern Cross

Sunday, August 30

3 stories · none yet corroborated
  1. 01
    Durban youth keep lamps burning for Christ
    discussCatholic Life2d ago
    The Southern Cross

    Over 550 young Catholics gathered in Durban for an all-night pilgrimage of prayer and reflection. The event was held at St Albini in Ntshongweni.

    SourcesThe Southern Cross

  2. 02
    Lesotho’s Princess Senate Mohato Seeiso appointed UNDP Goodwill Ambassador
    discussCatholic Life2d ago
    The Southern Cross

    SourcesThe Southern Cross

  3. 03
    Princess Mohato Seeiiso appointed UNDP Goodwill Ambassador
    discussCulture2d ago
    The Southern Cross

    Princess Senate Mohato Seeiso has been appointed as the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) Lesotho National Goodwill Ambassador. She is a member of the royal family of Lesotho.

    SourcesThe Southern Cross

Friday, August 28

3 stories · none yet corroborated
  1. 01
    Bishop Masilo John Selemela discusses exorcism
    discussBishops5d ago
    Southern African Catholic Bishops' Conference

    Bishop Masilo John Selemela talks about the ministry of exorcism. He discusses the topic in a YouTube video.

    SourcesSouthern African Catholic Bishops' Conference

  2. 02
    Southern African Catholic Bishops' Conference urges exorcists to unite discernment with prayer
    discussBishops5d ago
    2 reportsSouthern African Catholic Bishops' Conference

    The Southern African Catholic Bishops' Conference urges exorcists to unite discernment with prayer. The conference made the call. The call was made to Southern African exorcists.

    SourcesSouthern African Catholic Bishops' Conference

  3. 03
    Archbishop Jwara aims to build inclusive church
    discussBishops5d ago
    The Southern Cross

    Archbishop Siegfried Mandlenkosi Jwara CMM aims to build a church where all belong. He is the shepherd of the Archdiocese of Durban.

    SourcesThe Southern Cross

Thursday, August 27

2 stories · none yet corroborated
  1. 01
    Veteran Catholic Men’s Association Stalwart & Batswana royal dies
    discussCatholic Life5d ago
    The Southern Cross

    SourcesThe Southern Cross

  2. 02
    Amos Monki Motsepe laid to rest
    discussCatholic Life5d ago
    The Southern Cross

    Amos Monki Motsepe, a veteran CMA member, was laid to rest. His funeral was held. He was remembered for his quiet faith expressed through service.

    SourcesThe Southern Cross

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