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

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

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...

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...

Pope Leo XIV appoints Fr Lawrence Pheto as Bishop of Francistown, Botswana

by Sheila Pires | Apr 10, 2026 | Featured

Pope Leo XIV has appointed the Reverend Father Lawrence Ofentse Pheto, a priest of Gaborone Diocese, as the new Bishop of the Diocese of Francistown, making Monsignor (Mons) Pheto the third bishop of the local Church in the second largest city in Botswana. The...

Cardinal Brislin at Chrism Mass: “As priests we must remain rooted in sound doctrine and theology,”

by Sheila Pires | Apr 2, 2026 | Featured, Bishops' Homilies

At the annual Chrism Mass celebrated on Thursday, 2 April 2026, at the Cathedral of Christ the King, thousands of faithful from across the Archdiocese of Johannesburg gathered in prayerful unity to witness the blessing of the sacred oils and the renewal of priestly...