The ancient practice of fasting from food during Lent can free us from complacency and lead us to "hunger" for God. The Pope encouraged people to embrace the "ancient ascetic practice" of abstaining from food, as well as "refraining from words that offend and hurt our...

The Holy Father traditionally writes a letter for the start of Lent, giving certain guidelines for this season of preparation for Easter. Here is a summary of his letter. Overall goal of Lent: Lent is a time in which the Church, invites us to place the mystery of God...

From the January Plenary of the Bishops at Khanya House to the approaching season of Lent, this edition reflects a Church both rooted in tradition and moving steadily toward greater self-reliance. The bishops gathered to assess the life of the Church in our region,...

Archbishop Elect of Cape Town Bishop Sithembele Sipuka Born on 27 April 1960, Bishop Sipuka was ordained a priest of the Diocese of Queenstown on 17 December 1988. He was appointed Bishop of Mthatha on February 8, 2008, and ordained bishop on May 3, 2008. Before his...

Sixty years ago, the Catholic Church took a bold step toward unity, understanding, and peace with the release of Nostra Aetate. In 2025, we honour that milestone — not only as a chapter in history, but as a living invitation to walk together across religious,...

October brought more than just the change of seasons — it marked a stirring call to action for Christians around the world. In his first apostolic exhortation, Dilexi Te (“I Have Loved You”), Pope Leo XIV continues the legacy of Pope Francis by placing love for the...