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THE PEOPLE’S CHURCH

THE REGINA MUNDI ROMAN CATHOLIC CHURCH IN SOWETO IS MY FAVOURITE BUILDING. IT IS GLORIOUS AND TIMELESS. ITS LATIN NAME MEANS "QUEEN OF THE WORLD", REFERRING TO THE VIRGIN MARY. It is the most significant church of black South African Christendom and its influence stretches beyond its walls.

On the heart of the face brick wall and edifice of the church is a pure white cross of

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