Mary and Mental Health: A Model of Presence, Compassion and Hope

by Sheila Pires | Jun 1, 2026 | Uncategorized, Featured, Reflection

As awareness of mental health continues to grow within society and the Church, the figure of Mary, offers an example of compassion, resilience and hope for those experiencing emotional and psychological struggles. In his reflection Mary and Mental Health, Melese...

CATHCA calls for the protection of vulnerable communities as HIV and TB funding declines

by Sheila Pires | Jun 1, 2026 | Uncategorized, Featured

As South Africa prepares for a future with reduced international support for HIV and tuberculosis (TB) programmes, health advocates are calling for a careful and compassionate transition that safeguards the country’s most vulnerable communities. According to the...

Archbishop Sipuka: Pope Leo XIV has brought stability, unity and a renewed focus on human dignity

by Sheila Pires | Jun 1, 2026 | Uncategorized, Featured

As the Church marks the first year of the pontificate of Pope Leo XIV, Archbishop Sithembele Sipuka of Cape Town has described the Holy Father as “a firm but steady Pope” whose leadership is helping the Church engage the challenges of the modern world while remaining...

Sr Pati: Pope’s Encyclical highlights church’s “humanising” mission in the age of “artificial intelligence”

by Sheila Pires | May 29, 2026 | Uncategorized, Featured

As the Church reflects on Pope Leo XIV’s first encyclical Magnifica Humanitas, the Associate Secretary of the Southern African Catholic Bishops’ Conference (SACBC) Department for Christian Formation, Liturgy and Culture, has emphasised the urgent need for the Church...

Interfaith Leaders Meet in Johannesburg Archdiocese to Foster Dialogue and Cooperation

by Sheila Pires | May 28, 2026 | Uncategorized, Ecumenism, Featured, Interreligious Dialogue

An interfaith meeting bringing together leaders from the Catholic Church, Methodist community, Muslim community, and Hindu faith tradition was held at the Sivan Gnana Sabay Sivan Koil Temple in Lenasia, Johannesburg. The 26 May 2026 gathering sought to initiate the...

Church leaders call for united action against human trafficking in Africa

by Sheila Pires | May 27, 2026 | Uncategorized, Featured, Migrants and Refugees Office

At a time when human trafficking, modern slavery and anti-migrant sentiment are increasing across parts of Africa, Catholic leaders, civil society organisations and law enforcement agencies are strengthening collaboration to protect the most vulnerable and restore...