by danvdb | Apr 23, 2025 | Tributes to Pope Francis - 1936 - 2025
A Continental Farewell: SECAM’s African Tribute The Symposium of Episcopal Conferences of Africa and Madagascar (SECAM) remembers Pope Francis as a friend to Africa and a champion of human dignity. With gratitude for his closeness to African communities, this message...
by danvdb | Apr 23, 2025 | Tributes to Pope Francis - 1936 - 2025, Uncategorized
A Reformed Tribute to a Prophetic Voice: Dutch Reformed Church Reflection The Dutch Reformed Church honours Pope Francis as a courageous voice for ecological justice and humble leadership. Recognizing differences in doctrine, this letter still affirms his gospel...
by danvdb | Apr 23, 2025 | Tributes to Pope Francis - 1936 - 2025
Ecumenical Compassion: Letter of Condolence from a Faith Leader This heartfelt letter conveys personal and pastoral condolences to the Catholic Church following Pope Francis’s death. The message highlights his role as a bridge-builder across denominations and commends...
by danvdb | Apr 23, 2025 | Tributes to Pope Francis - 1936 - 2025
Requiescat in Pace: A Local Tribute from Cape Town The Archdiocese of Cape Town mourns the passing of Pope Francis with a solemn announcement from Bishop S. David. The faithful are invited to unite in prayer, with scheduled Masses honoring the Holy Father’s life of...
by danvdb | Apr 23, 2025 | Tributes to Pope Francis - 1936 - 2025
Church Mourns: Ethiopian Episcopal Church Statement In a moving tribute, Archbishop Nkosinathi Ngesi of the Ethiopian Episcopal Church reflects on Pope Francis’s global impact. Emphasizing his legacy of justice, unity, and compassion, this statement expresses deep...
by danvdb | Apr 21, 2025 | Uncategorized
PRESS STATEMENT FROM THE SOUTH AFRICAN CATHOLIC BISHOPS’ CONFERENCE (SACBC) ON THE PASSING OF HIS HOLINESS POPE FRANCIS Date: 21 April 2025 With deep sorrow and profound gratitude, the South African Catholic Bishops’ Conference (SACBC) joins the universal Church in...
by Sheila Pires | Apr 20, 2025 | Uncategorized, Featured
At the Easter Vigil Mass celebrated at the Cathedral of Christ the King, the Local Ordinary of the Metropolitan Archdiocese of Johannesburg reaffirmed the core of Christian faith: the resurrection of Jesus Christ. Speaking to a full cathedral on Holy Saturday night,...
by Sheila Pires | Apr 19, 2025 | Featured
In his Good Friday homily, the Local Ordinary of the Metropolitan Archdiocese of Johannesburg reflected on the Passion through the eyes of Peter and the Good Thief—challenging s to see Jesus not only in glory, but in suffering. Cardinal Stephen Brislin invited the...
by Sheila Pires | Apr 18, 2025 | Uncategorized, Featured
In his first Holy Thursday liturgy as Archbishop of Johannesburg, Cardinal Stephen Brislin delivered a profound homily at the Mass of the Lord’s Supper at Christ the King Cathedral, urging Catholics to understand the Eucharist not only as a sacramental ritual but as a...
by Sheila Pires | Apr 17, 2025 | Uncategorized, Featured
In a deeply moving and theologically rich homily delivered during the Chrism Mass at Christ the King Cathedral in Johannesburg, the Local Ordinary of the Metropolitan Archdiocese of Johannesburg called on priests and the Church to remain faithful to their mission by...
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