by Sheila Pires | Mar 31, 2026 | Featured, Justice and Peace
The Justice and Peace Commission of the Southern African Catholic Bishops’ Conference (SACBC) is urging President Cyril Ramaphosa to “take decisive steps to restore public confidence and safeguard the credibility of the justice system, in the interest of social...
by Sheila Pires | Mar 28, 2026 | Justice and Peace, Ecumenism, Social Action
The Liaison Bishop for the Justice and Peace Commission of the Southern African Catholic Bishops’ Conference (SACBC) has called for an end to the ongoing war in the Middle East, echoing the urgent appeals of Pope Leo XIV for an immediate ceasefire and renewed dialogue...
by Sheila Pires | Dec 3, 2025 | Uncategorized, 16 DAYS, Bishop Statements, Justice and Peace
A Call to a Family-Centred Response to the Violence Against Women and Children “Into whatever house you enter, first say: Peace to this household.” (Luke 10:5) We offer this message with pastoral concern, inviting every parish within the SACBC to dedicate one Sunday...
by Sheila Pires | Nov 3, 2025 | Uncategorized, Featured, Justice and Peace
As the world observes the 2025 Jubilee Year, faith leaders across South Africa have united in a bold call for debt cancellation and global financial reform. On Monday, November 3, 2025, a multi-faith delegation, led by the Southern African Catholic Bishops’ Conference...
by Sheila Pires | Oct 27, 2025 | Uncategorized, Featured, Justice and Peace
At a time when the world looks to Africa for both moral and developmental leadership, the Southern African Catholic Bishops’ Conference (SACBC), through its Justice and Peace Commission, in collaboration with Caritas Africa, Jesuits Africa, and Catholic Sisters’...
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