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Bishop Zungu OFM: Formation of the Laity and Strong Families Are Essential for the Church’s Mission

Bishop Zungu OFM: Formation of the Laity and Strong Families Are Essential for the Church’s Mission

by Sheila Pires | Apr 27, 2026 | Featured, Laity, Marriage and Family

The Church must continue to invest in the formation of the laity and support families as the backbone of both society and ecclesial life, according to the Chairperson of the Department for the Laity of the Southern African Catholic Bishops’ Conference. Speaking...
Cardinal Brislin Calls for Unity, Gratitude, and Solidarity on Freedom Day

Cardinal Brislin Calls for Unity, Gratitude, and Solidarity on Freedom Day

by Sheila Pires | Apr 26, 2026 | Featured

As South Africans commemorate Freedom Day, marking the birth of democracy and the end of apartheid, the President of the Southern African Catholic Bishops’ Conference (SACBC) calls on citizens to give thanks for the country’s hard-won freedom and to work together to...
Pope Leo XIV Appoints Father Motlatsi Meshack Phomane as Bishop of Bethlehem Diocese

Pope Leo XIV Appoints Father Motlatsi Meshack Phomane as Bishop of Bethlehem Diocese

by Sheila Pires | Apr 14, 2026 | Featured

The Holy Father, Pope Leo XIV, has appointed Reverend Father Motlatsi Meshack Phomane, a priest of Mthatha Diocese, as the new Bishop of Bethlehem Diocese. He succeeds Bishop Jan de Groef M.Afr, who has shepherded the diocese since December 2008. At 50 years of age,...
“We Support Him as He Prophetically Speaks Truth to Power” – Southern African Bishops Reaffirm Communion with Pope Leo

“We Support Him as He Prophetically Speaks Truth to Power” – Southern African Bishops Reaffirm Communion with Pope Leo

by Sheila Pires | Apr 14, 2026 | Featured, Bishop Statements

The members of the Southern African Catholic Bishops’ Conference (SACBC) have expressed deep sorrow and concern following comments and allegations directed at the Holy Father by United States President Donald Trump. In the Tuesday, 14 April 2026 statement signed by...
“It is a humbling reality”: Bishop-elect Pheto reflects on his call to serve the people of Francistown

“It is a humbling reality”: Bishop-elect Pheto reflects on his call to serve the people of Francistown

by Sheila Pires | Apr 14, 2026 | Featured

“It is a humbling reality to hear that one has been given such an overwhelming and challenging role.” With these words, Bishop-elect Lawrence Ofentse Pheto shared his first reaction following his appointment as Bishop of Francistown. In an interview with the...
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