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

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

“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...
Bishop Mbuyisa CMM Condemns “Trump’s attacks” directed at Pope Leo XIV

Bishop Mbuyisa CMM Condemns “Trump’s attacks” directed at Pope Leo XIV

by Sheila Pires | Apr 13, 2026 | Featured, Bishop Statements

The Justice and Peace Commission of the Southern African Catholic Bishops’ Conference (SACBC) has issued a statement condemning the recent social media post by President Donald Trump that featured an AI-generated image of himself depicted as Jesus Christ, describing...

Bishop Lenten Appeal Week 3

by danvdb | Mar 25, 2026 | Bishop Statements, Uncategorized

Bishop Lenten Appeal Week 4

by danvdb | Mar 25, 2026 | Bishop Statements, Uncategorized

Bishop Lenten Appeal Week 5

by danvdb | Mar 25, 2026 | Bishop Statements, Uncategorized

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