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...

Bishop Mbuyisa CMM Reiterates Pope Leo Appeal for “the Immediate End” to Conflict in the Middle East

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...

Bishop Kizito on migration: “Meeting with the minister of home affairs is overdue”

by Sheila Pires | Mar 28, 2026 | Featured, Migrants and Refugees Office, Social Action

The Catholic Church, together with ecumenical and humanitarian groups, continues to intensify efforts to address statelessness, migration challenges, and rising xenophobia in Southern Africa, following a strategic multi-religious meeting held in Johannesburg. In an...

Catholic Institute of Education calls on schools to prioritise the safeguarding of children

by Sheila Pires | Jun 6, 2024 | Social Action

The Catholic Institute of Education (CIE) has called on Catholic schools “to continue to make child safeguarding a priority,” and “to ensure adequate resources are in place and that the requirements of the policy are ensured.” In a statement in observance of Child...

Fr Small Commends Church in Southern Africa for “commitment” to Safeguarding Children and Vulnerable Adults

by Sheila Pires | Mar 7, 2024 | Social Action

The secretary for the Pontifical Commission for the Protection of Minors has commended the Catholic Church in Southern Africa for its commitment to safeguarding children and vulnerable adults. In an interview with Vatican News on the sidelines of the recently...