At Special Mass Cardinal Brislin describes Pope Francis as a “remarkable and strong leader”

by Sheila Pires | Mar 6, 2025 | Uncategorized, Featured

In his homily during a special mass of prayer for Pope Francis, the Local Ordinary of the Metropolitan Archdiocese of Johannesburg described the 88-year-old Pontiff as a “remarkable and strong leader” whose voice has “transcended religious boundaries, reaching people...

The Catholic Church Keeps Going While Pope Francis is in Hospital

by Sheila Pires | Mar 1, 2025 | Featured

By Fr. Mathibela Sebothoma, Pretoria With the whole world holding thumbs and praying for 88-year-old Pope Francis, who’s currently in hospital, people are starting to ask big questions about what happens to the Catholic Church’s leadership. On Thursday, February 27,...

Sheila Pires Shares Fond Memories of the Encounter with Pope Francis as His Legacy of Humility and Compassion Shines Bright

by Sheila Pires | Mar 1, 2025 | Uncategorized, Featured

By Fr. Mathibela Sebothoma, Pretoria As Catholics around the world lift their hearts in prayer for Pope Francis, whose health has shown encouraging signs of improvement, the faithful are pausing to celebrate the extraordinary legacy of a pontiff whose humility,...

South African Clerics Reflect on Pope Francis’s Health and the Future of the Church

by Sheila Pires | Feb 25, 2025 | Featured

By Father Mathibela Sebothoma – Metropolitan Archdiocese of Pretoria Communication officer   As Pope Francis remains in critical condition, South African Catholic clerics have offered their perspectives on the implications of his illness and potential succession....

In an interview, Fr O’Connor highlights Pope Francis’s steadfast service to the universal church

by Sheila Pires | Feb 24, 2025 | Uncategorized, Featured

The Secretary General of the Southern African Catholic Bishops Conference (SACBC) has described Pope Francis as a leader who has embraced the physical challenges of his role with remarkable determination.   In an interview with Newzroom Afrika about Pope...

1st Bishops Foundation Newsletter for February 2025

by Sheila Pires | Feb 11, 2025 | Bishops Foundation Newsletter, Featured

In the first Bishops Foundation Newsletter for February 2025, the Southern African Catholic Bishops Conference (SACBC) Secretary General reflects on the Church’s call to peace, mercy, and hope. Fr Hugh O’Connor highlights Pope Francis’ message for the World Day for...