In the News Today: As this year’s session of the Synod on Synodality gets underway in Rome, South African women and women religious have reached new levels of frustration with the church and Pope Francis himself.
Theologian and spiritual director Annemarie Paulin-Campbell said Pope Francis has been a superb leader in many respects. “However,” she said, “when it comes to the issue of women’s ordination, he seems to have already made a decision and does not seem open to discerning this issue.”
There have been two Vatican commissions on women’s ordination to the diaconate—in 2016 and 2020—but their reports have not been made public. “Where is the transparency in this?” Ms. Paulin-Campbell asked. “It is difficult to feel that these have not simply been a patronizing… continue reading HERE.
Umhlanga, a coastal town situated in the province of KwaZulu-Natal, South Africa, is known for its scenic beaches, vibrant atmosphere, and significant development. The following sections outline various aspects of Umhlanga, including its geography, history, economy, and attractions.
Tea Kettle
Nauru: You have two cows. They probably weigh less than you.
Bang Shift
Fun South African Fact: South Africa’s natural and human fossil history dates back hundreds of thousands, even millions, of years. Early dinosaur fossils have been discovered in the Western Cape and up to 80% of mammalian fossils found so far have been discovered in the Karoo.