Bishop Vanqa to South African youth: “This critical right to vote was fought for, suffered for and died for”

by Sheila Pires | Jun 19, 2026 | Featured, Youth Department

As South Africa prepares for the Independent Electoral Commission’s (IEC) Voter Registration Weekend on 20 and 21 June, the Liaison Bishop for Youth and Young Adults of the Southern African Catholic Bishops’ Conference (SACBC), Bishop Siphiwo Paul Vanqa...

Archbishop Sipuka to Ramaphosa: “The cause is not the foreigner. The cause is the elephant in the room”

by Sheila Pires | Jun 17, 2026 | Featured, Bishop Statements

At a special meeting with President Cyril Ramaphosa at the Union Buildings, faith leaders call for an end to violence against migrants and urge government to address the deeper social and economic challenges facing South Africa.   “The cause is not the...

Apostolic Nuncio launches Southern Africa, My Love, describing diplomacy as a mission of love and dialogue

by Sheila Pires | Jun 15, 2026 | Featured

“This book is about love,” with these words, Archbishop Henryk M. Jagodziński, Apostolic Nuncio to Southern Africa, introduced his new book, Southern Africa, My Love – Part One (2024–2025), at its launch on Monday evening at St John Vianney Major Seminary...

Durban Archdiocese hosts social cohesion dialogue as church calls for peace amid migration tensions

by Sheila Pires | Jun 12, 2026 | Justice and Peace

Amid growing tensions over migration and a recent surge in anti-migrant protests across South Africa, the Catholic Archdiocese of Durban convened faith leaders, civil society organisations, migrant representatives, and community members for a Social Cohesion Dialogue...

SACC President Appeals for Compassion and Justice Amid Rising Anti-Migrant Violence in South Africa

by Sheila Pires | Jun 9, 2026 | Featured, Bishop Statements

As anti-migrant protests continue to spread across South Africa, Archbishop Sithembele Sipuka has issued a pastoral letter urging Christians and all people of goodwill to reject violence, uphold human dignity, and respond to the growing humanitarian crisis with...