by Sheila Pires | Sep 1, 2023 | Uncategorized
The Catholic Bishops of South Africa, Botswana, and Eswatini have in a collective statement expressed “deepest condolences” to the victims of the Thursday, August 31 tragic fire that claimed the lives of at least 74 people. “Our hearts go out to those who lost their...
by Sheila Pires | Aug 30, 2023 | Uncategorized
In a pastoral letter addressed to the people of God in South Africa, the Catholic Bishops of Southern Africa (SACBC) call on citizens to “reawaken and reclaim the dream,” amid the “spiritual and moral crisis” in the country almost 30 years post-democracy. “We humbly...
by Sheila Pires | Aug 30, 2023 | Uncategorized
Catholic communications officers from Southern Africa have been called to share stories and “experiences of the risen Lord in Southern Africa.” Addressing participants during the opening mass of a communications workshop underway at Lumko Retreat and Conference Centre...
by Sheila Pires | Aug 25, 2023 | Uncategorized
Cape Town Archbishop Calls for a weekend of prayer for persecuted Christians Considering growing Christian persecution worldwide, the Archbishop of Cape Town has asked for intercessory prayers for those who are persecuted for their faith. In a communiqué shared with...
by Sheila Pires | Aug 23, 2023 | Uncategorized
The President of the Symposium of Episcopal Conference of Africa and Madagascar (SECAM) has said he’s quite happy with the outcomes of the Synod preparatory seminar for African delegates held in Nairobi, Kenya. Speaking to the Southern African Catholic Bishops...
by Sheila Pires | Aug 22, 2023 | Uncategorized
The South African Council of Churches (SACC) says it has found the media release of the South Africa Reserve Bank (SARB) on its investigation into the Phala Phala matter “confusing and inspiring more questions than answers, as several points remained unclear at its...
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