Conspiracy theories run wild about the rapture: Here’s what you must know
Social media users are sharing videos warning about the rapture, with some predicting it could happen this week after a South African pastor’s viral prophecy.
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Who was Carlo Acutis? – London boy becomes the world’s first millennial saint
Carlo Acutis, a London-born teenager who used technology to spread Catholic teaching, has officially become the world’s first millennial saint after his canonisation in Rome.
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Here’s why Ascension Day is a school holiday in South Africa
Ascension Day is observed as a school holiday in South Africa due to its Christian religious significance, with various ways to honour the occasion.
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Ascension Day 2025: How to celebrate in South Africa
Ascension Day is a significant religious holiday. Here’s why.
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Ascension Day: What the day means, historical significance, how to celebrate
Ascension Day, observed 40 days after Easter, commemorates Jesus Christ’s ascension into heaven and is celebrated through various religious traditions worldwide.
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Who is Cardinal Robert Prevost? – Here’s what we know about the new Pope
Cardinal Robert Prevost has been elected Pope Leo XIV, becoming the first American to lead the Catholic Church — here’s what we know about his life and journey.
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Pope Francis: the first post-colonial papacy to deliver messages that resonate with Africans
Pope Francis’ papacy was anchored on what he calls a “revolution of tenderness”. This reflects two central themes: the courage to dream and the culture of encounter.
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Pope Francis: why his papacy mattered for Africa – and for the world’s poor and marginalised
The first pope from the Americas and also the first to come from outside the west in the modern era, Pope Francis was elected leader of the Catholic church on 13 March 2013.
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Pope Francis funeral: How to watch live in South Africa
Pope Francis’s funeral will be held on Saturday in Rome, with major world leaders attending and live coverage available to South African viewers.
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Pope Francis dies: Cause of death, biography, reactions
Pope Francis, the first Jesuit and non-European Pope in over 1,200 years, has died at the age of 88, the Vatican confirmed on Easter Monday.
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Easter 2025: Five ways to celebrate Resurrection Sunday
Here are five ways to celebrate Resurrection Sunday in South Africa.
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Five ways to commemorate Good Friday in 2025
Here are five ways to celebrate Good Friday and observe the day in a meaningful way.
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Good Friday recipe: Herb-crusted salmon with roasted vegetables
By incorporating delicious and nutritious ingredients like fresh herbs, salmon, and roasted vegetables, it is possible to create a satisfying meal that honours the solemnity of Good Friday while still being enjoyable.
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A solemn yet ‘Good’ Friday: Unravelling the paradox
This article dives into the reasons behind the Good Friday celebration, its historical background, and the do’s and don’ts of the day.
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Ash Wednesday: Here’s why this day is important on the Christian calendar
Ash Wednesday holds a pivotal place in the Christian liturgical year, initiating the season of Lent with rituals that date back centuries.