Fr Mashata Reflects on Mary as a Bridge Between Catholics and Muslims

by Sheila Pires | Jun 3, 2026 | Featured, Ecumenism, Interreligious Dialogue

In a reflection on the shared devotion to Mary among Catholics and Muslims, the Coordinating Secretary of the Southern African Catholic Bishops’ Conference (SACBC) Department of Ecumenism, Interreligious Dialogue and Dialogue with the Secular World, highlights...

Bishop Mbuyisa: “Synodality is ultimately about conversion, and conversion takes time”

by Sheila Pires | Jun 1, 2026 | Featured, synodality

Bishops from Africa and Europe gathered in Luxembourg from 25 to 28 May for a joint seminar organised by the Council of European Bishops’ Conferences (CCEE) and the Symposium of Episcopal Conferences of Africa and Madagascar, reflecting on the theme...

Mary and Mental Health: A Model of Presence, Compassion and Hope

by Sheila Pires | Jun 1, 2026 | Uncategorized, Featured, Reflection

As awareness of mental health continues to grow within society and the Church, the figure of Mary, offers an example of compassion, resilience and hope for those experiencing emotional and psychological struggles. In his reflection Mary and Mental Health, Melese...

CATHCA calls for the protection of vulnerable communities as HIV and TB funding declines

by Sheila Pires | Jun 1, 2026 | Uncategorized, Featured

As South Africa prepares for a future with reduced international support for HIV and tuberculosis (TB) programmes, health advocates are calling for a careful and compassionate transition that safeguards the country’s most vulnerable communities. According to the...

Archbishop Sipuka: Pope Leo XIV has brought stability, unity and a renewed focus on human dignity

by Sheila Pires | Jun 1, 2026 | Uncategorized, Featured

As the Church marks the first year of the pontificate of Pope Leo XIV, Archbishop Sithembele Sipuka of Cape Town has described the Holy Father as “a firm but steady Pope” whose leadership is helping the Church engage the challenges of the modern world while remaining...

Sr Pati: Pope’s Encyclical highlights church’s “humanising” mission in the age of “artificial intelligence”

by Sheila Pires | May 29, 2026 | Uncategorized, Featured

As the Church reflects on Pope Leo XIV’s first encyclical Magnifica Humanitas, the Associate Secretary of the Southern African Catholic Bishops’ Conference (SACBC) Department for Christian Formation, Liturgy and Culture, has emphasised the urgent need for the Church...