Cardinal Ambongo says religious must walk with the people and be agents of liberation

by Sheila Pires | Jun 5, 2025 | Featured

On the occasion of the Conference of Major Superiors of Africa and Madagascar (COMSAM) Symposium, held at St Dominic’s School for Girls in Johannesburg from May 23 to 25, the President of Symposium of Episcopal Conferences of Africa and Madagascar (SECAM), addressed...

Cardinal Brislin’s First Pastoral Visit to Croatian Community in Johannesburg

by Sheila Pires | Jun 5, 2025 | Featured, Uncategorized

In his first pastoral visit as the Archbishop of Johannesburg, Cardinal Stephen Brislin celebrated the Solemnity of the Ascension with the Croatian Catholic community at St Jerome Croatian Catholic Church in the Archdiocese of Johannesburg. It was a moment of profound...

SACBC Justice and Peace Commission Raises Concerns Over 2025 Budget’s Impact on Vulnerable Populations

by Sheila Pires | Jun 5, 2025 | Featured, Justice and Peace

The Justice and Peace Commission of the Southern African Catholic Bishops’ Conference (SACBC) has issued a statement expressing cautious support for certain aspects of South Africa’s 2025 national budget, while highlighting significant concerns regarding its...

“Hope Does Not Disappoint” Sr. Brambilla MC, Reflects on Consecrated Life as Pilgrims of Transformation in Africa

by Sheila Pires | May 26, 2025 | Uncategorized, Featured

In an address to members of the Confederation of Conferences of Major Superiors of Africa and Madagascar (COMSAM), the Prefect of the Dicastery for Institutes of Consecrated Life and Societies of Apostolic Life offered a stirring reflection on consecrated life as...

CATHCA Raises Concerns Over 2025 Health Budget’s Impact on Vulnerable Communities

by Sheila Pires | May 26, 2025 | Uncategorized, Featured

The Catholic Health Care Association (CATHCA) has acknowledged the South African government’s 2025/26 health budget allocation of R275.5 billion. While this reflects an overall increase in health expenditure, CATHCA warns that targeted reductions within specific...

Strengthening Religious Life in Africa: COMSAM Symposium and AGM to Be Held in South Africa for the First Time

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

In an interview with the communication office of the Southern African Catholic Bishops Conference (SACBC), Fr Emmanuel Mvomo, Secretary General of the Confederation of Conferences of Major Superiors of Africa and Madagascar (COMSAM), spoke about the significance of...