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...

Interfaith Leaders Meet in Johannesburg Archdiocese to Foster Dialogue and Cooperation

by Sheila Pires | May 28, 2026 | Uncategorized, Ecumenism, Featured, Interreligious Dialogue

An interfaith meeting bringing together leaders from the Catholic Church, Methodist community, Muslim community, and Hindu faith tradition was held at the Sivan Gnana Sabay Sivan Koil Temple in Lenasia, Johannesburg. The 26 May 2026 gathering sought to initiate the...

Ubuntu in Action: Fr. Bonaventure Mashata Highlights Role of Faith Communities at G20 Interfaith Forum

by Sheila Pires | Aug 17, 2025 | Uncategorized, Featured, Interreligious Dialogue

Religious leaders from across the globe gathered in Cape Town from August 10 to 14 for the G20 Interfaith Forum, held under the theme Ubuntu in Action: Focus on Vulnerable Communities. The annual event brought together faith-based organizations, civil society actors,...

Fr Mashata MAfr to faith leaders in Africa; Together we can advocate for debt cancellation

by Sheila Pires | Jul 24, 2024 | Interreligious Dialogue

The Coordinating Secretary of the Southern African Catholic Bishops Conference (SACBC) Department of Ecumenism, Interreligious Dialogue and Dialogue with the Secular World says a joint call by faith leaders in Africa carries more weight in advocating for debt...

Love of God and neighbour at heart of Week of Prayer for Christian Unity

by Sheila Pires | May 6, 2024 | Ecumenism, Interreligious Dialogue

“You shall love the Lord your God… and your neighbour as yourself” (Lk 10:27) is the theme chosen for this year’s Week of Prayer for Christian Unity (WCPU). The international Christian ecumenical initiative which is observed in countries in the Southern Hemisphere...

Vatican message for the Month Of Ramadan and ‘ID Al-FITR

by Sheila Pires | Mar 15, 2024 | Interreligious Dialogue

In the annual message for the Islamic month of Ramadan, the Vatican Dicastery for Interreligious Dialogue releases is urging all religious believers to extinguish “the fires of hatred, violence, and war, and instead light the gentle candle of peace.” In a...