Southern African Justice and Peace coordinators highlight mining challenges and regional advocacy

by Sheila Pires | Oct 23, 2026 | Uncategorized, Featured, Justice and Peace

Representatives from Botswana, Eswatini and South Africa reflect on the impact of mining on communities and the need for stronger advocacy to protect human dignity and the environment. Justice and Peace representatives from Botswana, Eswatini and South Africa have...

Women and children bear the brunt of displacement caused by mineral exploitation in Africa

by Sheila Pires | Oct 19, 2026 | Uncategorized, Featured, Justice and Peace

Bishop Rudolf Nyandoro calls for justice for displaced communities as Church leaders in Southern Africa examine the human and environmental costs of mining. Women and children are among those who suffer most when communities are displaced by mining activities and...

IMBISA STATEMENT FROM THE WORKSHOP ON JUSTICE, PEACE, AND THE INTEGRITY OF CREATION

by Sheila Pires | Oct 19, 2026 | Uncategorized, Featured, Justice and Peace

IMBISA STATEMENT FROM THE WORKSHOP ON JUSTICE, PEACE AND THE INTEGRITY OF CREATION A workshop on Justice and Peace was held from October 12 to 16, 2026, at the Padre Pio Retreat Centre in Pretoria, South Africa. The workshop, themed “EMPOWERING RELIGIOUS LEADERS TO...

Catholic Church prepares young people for active citizenship ahead of local government elections

by Sheila Pires | Oct 14, 2026 | Uncategorized, Featured, Justice and Peace, Youth Department

As South Africa prepares for local government elections on 4 November, the Southern African Catholic Bishops’ Conference (SACBC), through its Commission for Justice and Peace, is intensifying civic education efforts to encourage young people to participate in...

Vatican Prefect urges IMBISA justice and peace coordinators to put human dignity at the heart of advocacy

by Sheila Pires | Oct 13, 2026 | Uncategorized, Featured, Justice and Peace

The Prefect of the Dicastery for Promoting Integral Human Development has called on Justice and Peace coordinators in Southern Africa to build bridges through courageous advocacy, solidarity and a commitment to peace. Sr Alessandra Smerilli FMA, Prefect of the...

Southern African Catholic Bishops strengthens response to assisted dying court challenge

by Sheila Pires | Sep 23, 2026 | Uncategorized, Featured, Justice and Peace, Social Action

The Southern African Catholic Bishops’ Conference (SACBC) has resolved to strengthen the Church’s engagement on assisted dying in South Africa, including through legal advocacy and theological reflection. The decision was taken during the bishops’ August 2026 Plenary,...