Statement on 30th June Protests Against Undocumented Migrants

by Sheila Pires | Jun 24, 2026 | Uncategorized, Bishop Statements, Justice and Peace

Bishop Mbuyisa: “Lasting solutions will never be found in violence, scapegoating, or threats against foreign nationals”

by Sheila Pires | Jun 24, 2026 | Featured, Bishop Statements, Justice and Peace

As South Africa approaches 30 June, a date set by anti-illegal immigration groups as a deadline for undocumented foreign nationals to leave the country, the Catholic Church is appealing for calm, respect for human dignity, and adherence to the rule of law. In a...

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...

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...

Catholic Bishops condemn violence against migrants and urge politicians not to exploit the migration crisis for political gain

by Sheila Pires | May 20, 2026 | Bishop Statements

As tensions and violence against migrants continue to spread across parts of South Africa, the President of the Southern African Catholic Bishops’ Conference (SACBC) has issued a pastoral letter condemning attacks on foreign nationals and warning political...

“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...