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 Pope Leo XIV: Christmas Urbi et Orbi address

 Pope Leo XIV: Christmas Urbi et Orbi address

by Sheila Pires | Dec 25, 2025 | Uncategorized, Featured

The Holy See “URBI ET ORBI” MESSAGEOF POPE LEO XIV CHRISTMAS 2025 Central Loggia of Saint Peter’s BasilicaThursday, 25 December 2025 Dear brothers and sisters, “Let us all rejoice in the Lord, for our Savior has been born in the world.  Today, true...
“Allow God to be God again in our lives”: Archbishop Mpako calls for deeper conversion this Christmas

“Allow God to be God again in our lives”: Archbishop Mpako calls for deeper conversion this Christmas

by Sheila Pires | Dec 23, 2025 | Uncategorized, Bishops' Homilies, Featured

As the Church approaches the celebration of the Nativity of the Lord, a Christmas gathering was held at the Apostolic Nunciature in Pretoria, beginning with the celebration of Holy Mass. The Eucharist was presided over by Archbishop Dabula Mpako of Pretoria, who also...
Archbishop Mpambani Reflects on His Mission as Apostolic Administrator of Keimoes–Upington

Archbishop Mpambani Reflects on His Mission as Apostolic Administrator of Keimoes–Upington

by Sheila Pires | Dec 22, 2025 | Uncategorized, Featured

In his first interview since assuming responsibility for the Diocese of Keimoes–Upington, Archbishop Zolile Peter Mpambani SCJ has spoken openly about the mission entrusted to him as Apostolic Administrator, describing it as a call to service received in humility and...
Bishop Risi Remembered as a Shepherd Formed at the Foot of the Cross

Bishop Risi Remembered as a Shepherd Formed at the Foot of the Cross

by Sheila Pires | Dec 19, 2025 | Uncategorized, Bishops' Homilies, Featured

Thousands of faithful gathered at the Cathedral of the Immaculate Conception in Pella for the Requiem Mass of Bishop Edward Gabriel Risi OMI, who served the Diocese of Keimoes-Upington for 25 years. Clergy, religious, and lay faithful from across the diocese and...
Archbishop Mpambani Reflects on His Mission as Apostolic Administrator of Keimoes–Upington

Archbishop Mpambani at Memorial Mass: Bishop Risi “Served the Church with Enthusiasm and utmost commitment”

by Sheila Pires | Dec 18, 2025 | Uncategorized, Bishops' Homilies, Featured

The life and ministry of the late Bishop Edward Gabriel Risi OMI were recalled as a testimony of faithful service to the Church during the Memorial Mass celebrated at St Augustine’s Co-Cathedral in Upington. The Co-Cathedral was filled to capacity as clergy,...
Apostolic Nuncio to Southern Africa Conveys Papal Condolences at Memorial Mass for Bishop Risi

Apostolic Nuncio to Southern Africa Conveys Papal Condolences at Memorial Mass for Bishop Risi

by Sheila Pires | Dec 17, 2025 | Uncategorized, Featured

The Catholic community of the Diocese of Keimoes–Upington gathered at St Augustine’s Co-Cathedral in Upington for a Memorial Mass offered in suffrage for the late Most Reverend Edward Gabriel Risi OMI, who served as Bishop of Keimoes–Upington for 25 years. The Holy...
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