IMBISA theologians examine polygamy and challenges of inculturation in Africa

by Sheila Pires | Nov 3, 2026 | Uncategorized, Featured, Laity

The pastoral challenges of polygamy and the wider question of inculturation in the African Church are at the centre of a gathering of theologians representing the six episcopal conferences that make up the Inter-Regional Meeting of the Bishops of Southern Africa...

IMBISA: Seminaries urged to move from synodality theory to practice in priestly formation

by Sheila Pires | Oct 30, 2026 | Uncategorized, Featured, synodality

Seminaries across Southern Africa are being encouraged to integrate synodality into priestly formation, equipping future priests to foster listening, participation and shared responsibility in the life of the Church. Speaking to the Southern African Catholic Bishops’...

Major seminaries in Southern Africa work to embed synodality in priestly formation

by Sheila Pires | Oct 27, 2026 | Uncategorized, Featured, synodality

Major seminary rectors from across Southern Africa are meeting in Pretoria to develop a curriculum that will embed listening, communal discernment and shared responsibility in priestly formation, as the Catholic Church continues to implement the Synod on Synodality....

Southern African Justice and Peace coordinators highlight mining challenges and regional advocacy

by Sheila Pires | Oct 23, 2026 | Uncategorized, Featured, Justice and Peace

Representatives from Botswana, Eswatini and South Africa reflect on the impact of mining on communities and the need for stronger advocacy to protect human dignity and the environment. Justice and Peace representatives from Botswana, Eswatini and South Africa have...

Ethiopian and Eritrean Catholics in South Africa marked World Mission Sunday with a call for unity

by Sheila Pires | Oct 20, 2026 | Uncategorized, Featured, Migrants and Refugees Office

Ethiopian and Eritrean Catholics in South Africa have marked World Mission Sunday with a call for unity, peace and solidarity, amid tensions in their countries of origin and growing insecurity facing migrant communities in South Africa. Members of the Ethiopian and...

Women and children bear the brunt of displacement caused by mineral exploitation in Africa

by Sheila Pires | Oct 19, 2026 | Uncategorized, Featured, Justice and Peace

Bishop Rudolf Nyandoro calls for justice for displaced communities as Church leaders in Southern Africa examine the human and environmental costs of mining. Women and children are among those who suffer most when communities are displaced by mining activities and...