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,...

OUR OUTRAGE AT THE KILLING OF THE EIGHT WOMEN MUST BECOME ACTION

by Sheila Pires | Sep 16, 2026 | Uncategorized, Bishop Statements, Featured, Justice and Peace, Social Action

The Justice and Peace Commission of the Southern African Catholic Bishops’ Conference (SACBC) has received with deep sorrow and grave concern the news of the discovery of the bodies of eight women in Ekurhuleni. The discovery has understandably sent a wave of anger...

Catholic women reflect on voting, common good ahead of local government elections

by Sheila Pires | Aug 21, 2026 | Featured, Justice and Peace, Laity

Catholic women in Johannesburg Archdiocese have been encouraged to see participation in public life as part of their responsibility towards the common good, as South prepares for local government elections on 4 November 2026. The call came during the ‘Catholic women’s...

SACBC bishops call for renewal of the common good ahead of 2026 municipal elections

by Sheila Pires | Aug 12, 2026 | Featured, Bishop Statements, Justice and Peace

The members of the Southern African Catholic Bishops Conference (SACBC) have called on South Africans to use the forthcoming 2026 Local Government Elections as an opportunity to renew the spirit of the common good, urging citizens to vote, hold leaders accountable,...