"The Southern Cross, a widely read South African monthly Catholic magazine fully endorsed by the Southern African Catholic Bishops’ Conference—the highest Catholic authority in the region—made a startling revelation on May 13, 2025.
In a bold and clear statement, The Southern Cross exposed the true objective of the ecumenical movement, declaring that its ultimate goal is to transition Seventh-day Adventists into full communion with the Catholic Church. This candid admission lifts the veil on years of ecumenical dialogue and confirms long-standing concerns about the movement’s real intentions.
The Southern Cross published the following:
• “From a Catholic perspective, the key disagreements with Seventh-day Adventists are clear. Seventh-day Adventists observe the Sabbath on Saturday, which contrasts with the Catholic tradition of observing the Lord’s Day on Sunday.”
• “Seventh-day Adventists do not recognize the authority of the Pope.”
• “They also reject the Catholic doctrine of the immortality of the soul, believing instead in the concept of “soul sleep”, where the dead remain unconscious until the resurrection.”
• “Furthermore, Seventh-day Adventists do not uphold the Catholic sacraments, particularly the Eucharist.”
• “Their practice of baptism by immersion for those who have reached an age of accountability differs from the Catholic tradition of infant baptism.”
The Southern Cross published the following:
• “From a Catholic perspective, the key disagreements with Seventh-day Adventists are clear. Seventh-day Adventists observe the Sabbath on Saturday, which contrasts with the Catholic tradition of observing the Lord’s Day on Sunday.”
• “They also reject the Catholic doctrine of the immortality of the soul, believing instead in the concept of “soul sleep”, where the dead remain unconscious until the resurrection.”
• “Furthermore, Seventh-day Adventists do not uphold the Catholic sacraments, particularly the Eucharist.”
• “Their practice of baptism by immersion for those who have reached an age of accountability differs from the Catholic tradition of infant baptism.”
• “Despite these differences, progress has been made. The Second Vatican Council’s Decree on Ecumenism, Unitatis Redintegratio, opened doors for dialogue with other denominations, including Seventh-day Adventists. More recently, joint statements and collaborative projects have highlighted areas of agreement and mutual respect. For instance, both groups have worked together on humanitarian efforts, such as disaster relief and health initiatives, reflecting a shared commitment to serving others.”
The Catholic Church’s statement lays bare the hidden agenda behind the ecumenical movement. It was never truly about the reasons our church leaders have promoted for years—such as sharing our beliefs, mingling, promoting religious liberty, or dispelling misconceptions. All of that now rings hollow."
The Catholic Church’s statement lays bare the hidden agenda behind the ecumenical movement. It was never truly about the reasons our church leaders have promoted for years—such as sharing our beliefs, mingling, promoting religious liberty, or dispelling misconceptions. All of that now rings hollow."
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