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Georgia Martyrs Beatification
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How Does One Become a Saint?

Rev. Mr. Justin Motes
“In all times, God chooses from these many who, following more closely the example of Christ, giv...

Americans on the Path to Sainthood

Madeline Walz
There are dozens from the United States with open canonization causes – too many to list here. In...

Dying for the Faith

Beverly Willett
Have you ever thought about what you’d be willing to die for? Few of us have probably given that...

Martyrs of the Gospel in Georgia: The Story of Pedro de Corpa and Companions

Father Pablo Migone
Padre Pablo Migone no tiene una columna en español este mes. As I stepped out of the chapel at F...

Magnifica Humanitas on Human Nature, Part 1

Father Douglas K. Clark, STL
On May 15, 2026, Pope Leo XIV issued his first encyclical letter, Magnifica Humanitas, subtitled ...

Martyr Means Witness

Nathan Krupa
Msgr. Fred Nijem, one of our columnists, passed away on May 16. Please see the obituary for more....

    The Southern Cross in the News

    The Catholic Media Awards

    Southern Cross won the following awards at the 2025 Catholic Media Conference in Phoenix:
    • Best Personality Profiles – Government Leader, First Place: "Catholics Under Scrutiny: Thomas Watson and the Veazey Act" (October 2024)
    • Best Podcast, Third Place: It’s Catholic, Y’all!
    • Best Photo Story – News, Third Place: "Mother Olga and the Daughters of Mary of Nazareth: Mission to Tybee Island and Mass on the Tybee Pier"
    (November 2024)
    • Best Essay – Diocesan Magazines, Honorable Mention: "'Brain Death’ and Organ Donation" (October 2024)

    The Catholic Media Association

    The March edition of The Catholic Journalist featured the Diocese of Savannah's work on the cause of the Georgia Martyrs. Article written by Nathan Ware.

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    A Catholic Voice at the Capitol: Georgia Catholic Conference

    Joining us is Jayna Hoffacker, executive director of the Georgia Catholic Conference, which represents both the Archdiocese of Atlanta and the Diocese of Savannah in advoca...

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