National Dialogue is an opportunity to “strengthen the collaborative spirit,” says the Justice and Peace Commission

by Sheila Pires | Jun 12, 2025 | Uncategorized, Featured, Justice and Peace

The Justice and Peace Commission of the Southern African Catholic Bishops’ Conference (SACBC) has issued a statement in support of South Africa’s upcoming National Dialogue, calling on all citizens to embrace this moment as an opportunity to “strengthen the...

Laudato Si’ at 10: Justice and Peace Workshop Highlights Church Action and Commitment

by Sheila Pires | Jun 12, 2025 | Uncategorized, Featured, Justice and Peace

To commemorate the 10th anniversary of Laudato SI’, Pope Francis’ groundbreaking encyclical on care for our common home, a dynamic and deeply engaging workshop was convened under the theme of ecological conversion and Church action. The event gathered clergy, lay...

SACBC Justice and Peace Commission Raises Concerns Over 2025 Budget’s Impact on Vulnerable Populations

by Sheila Pires | Jun 5, 2025 | Featured, Justice and Peace

The Justice and Peace Commission of the Southern African Catholic Bishops’ Conference (SACBC) has issued a statement expressing cautious support for certain aspects of South Africa’s 2025 national budget, while highlighting significant concerns regarding its...

SACBC Justice and Peace Commission Responds to Tiger Brands’ Listeriosis Settlement Offer

by Sheila Pires | May 12, 2025 | Uncategorized, Featured, Justice and Peace

The Justice and Peace Commission of the Southern African Catholic Bishops’ Conference (SACBC) has welcomed the long-overdue decision by Tiger Brands to submit a settlement offer in the listeriosis class action lawsuit—a case that has dragged on for more than seven...

SACBC Justice and Peace Calls for People-Centred Alcohol Reform

by Sheila Pires | Apr 17, 2025 | Uncategorized, Featured, Justice and Peace

As South Africa observes Alcohol Awareness Month, the Justice and Peace Commission of the Southern African Catholic Bishops’ Conference (SACBC)—in collaboration with the DG Murray Trust’s Rethink Your Drink campaign—has issued a renewed and urgent call for a...

From Prophetic Voice to Policy Impact: The Church’s Strategy for Transformative Change

by Sheila Pires | Apr 12, 2025 | Uncategorized, Featured, Justice and Peace

The Inter-Regional Meeting of the Bishops of Southern Africa (IMBISA), in a statement issued at the end of a four-day meeting, outlined a bold strategic direction for the Church: transforming its prophetic witness into meaningful policy engagement to bring lasting...