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Sheila Pires

Sheila Pires

Sheila Pires is a veteran radio and television Mozambican journalist based in South Africa. She studied communications at the University of South Africa. She is passionate about writing on the works of the Church through Catholic journalism.

Streets flooded in South Africa's Southeastern Province of KwaZulu-Natal. Credit: Caritas KwaZulu-Natal

Infrastructural Damage Hampering Relief Support in KwaZulu-Natal, South Africa: Caritas

A Caritas official in South Africa has said the damage to infrastructure is hindering efforts to reach out to those...

Bishop Neil Frank of South Africa’s Mariannhill Diocese. Credit: SACBC

“We can't go back to building houses on sand”: Bishop in South Africa after Deadly Floods

A Catholic Bishop in South Africa has challenged citizens of the African nation to respond to the aftermath of the...

Archbishop Siegfried Mandla Jwara of South Africa's Durban Archdiocese. Credit: SACBC

Catholic Archbishop of Durban, South Africa, Tells Flood Victims “God is still with us”

The Catholic Archbishop of Durban in South Africa has reassured those affected by deadly floods in KwaZulu-Natal Province of God’s continued presence...

Archbishop Buti Joseph Tlhagale of South Africa's Johannesburg Archdiocese. Credit: Sacred Photos ZA/Sheldon Reddiar

At Easter, Humanity is “restored to image, likeness of God”: Archbishop in South Africa

The celebration of Easter commemorates the event that restored humanity’s image and likeness of God that had been established at...

The new Executive Committee of the  Leadership Conference of Consecrated Life of Southern Africa (LCCLSA). Credit: SACBC

New Head of Religious Institutes’ Conference in Southern Africa to Foster “communal bonds”

The newly elected president of the Leadership Conference of Consecrated Life of Southern Africa (LCCLSA) has, in an interview with ACI Africa,...

Representatives of the Leadership Conference of Consecrated Life in Southern Africa (LCCL SA) at the launch of Talitha Kum South Africa. Credit: Radio Veritas South Africa/Facebook

Head of Launched Network against Human Trafficking in South Africa Highlights Priorities

Assisting victims of human trafficking and the raising of awareness about the vice are among the top priorities of Talitha Kum South...

Mons. Thulani Victor Mbuyisa, appointed Bishop of South Africa's Catholic Diocese of Kokstad on 6 April 2022. Credit: Mons. Thulani Victor Mbuyisa

Newly Appointed Bishop in South Africa to Foster “Synodal process” in His Episcopacy

The newly appointed Bishop of South Africa’s Kokstad Diocese has, in an interview with ACI Africa, said he will seek...

Archbishop Stephen Brislin of South Africa's Cape Town Archdiocese. Credit: SACBC

“Mob violence, no justice at all”: South African Archbishop Says amid Vigilante Attacks

A Catholic Archbishop in South Africa has cautioned against the use of mob justice in the country amid attacks by...

Bishop Ernesto Maguengue, appointed Bishop of Mozambique's Inhambane Diocese on 4 April 2022. Credit: ACI Africa

Newly Appointed Mozambican Bishop Pledges to Foster “love of life” in Episcopal Ministry

The promotion of “love of life” is to be the focus of the Episcopal ministry of Bishop Ernesto Maguengue when he takes...

Fr. Celestino Epalanga, Executive Secretary of the Catholic Commission for Justice and Peace (CCJP) in Angola and São Tomé. Credit: Vatican Media

Catholic Bishops’ Commission in Angola Fosters “reconciliation” After 20 Years of Peace

The Catholic Commission for Justice and Peace (CCJP) in Angola and São Tomé is seeking to “awaken people's consciences” on the need...

Catholic Commission of Justice and Peace Launching of Coordinated Advocacy Project in Maseru border, Lesotho. Credit CCJP Lesotho

Catholic Bishops’ Commission Entity in Lesotho Educating “people on the move” on Rights

An entity of the Catholic Bishops’ Commission for Justice and Peace (CCJP) in Lesotho is reaching out to migrants and refugees with...

Sr. Esnath Gondo reaches out to young girls with sanitation items in Beitbridge, a town in Matabeleland South Province that forms the political border between South Africa and Zimbabwe. Credit: Sr. Esnath Gondo

Catholic Nun in Zimbabwe Laments Lack of Sanitation Facilities at Border Town

A Catholic Nun ministering in Zimbabwe has lamented the lack of sanitation facilities for migrants and informal traders living in...

Caritas Caboverdiana,NINA project for the elderly. Credit: Caritas Caboverdiana

Caritas Cape Verde Reaching Out to Persons in “vulnerable situations” amid Drought

The Catholic Church in Cape Verde, through her charity arm, Caritas Caboverdiana, is reaching out to persons “in more vulnerable situations”...

Catholic Bishops follow a presentation during the IMBISA Standing Committee meeting. Credit: IMBISA

Catholic Bishop in Namibia Says Church “looking forward” to Hosting Regional Plenary

The people of God in Namibia are “looking forward” to hosting the Plenary Assembly of the Inter-Regional Meeting of the Bishops...

Participants at the first meeting of Catholic University Rectors that brought together representatives from four Southern African countries of Angola, Mozambique, South Africa, and Zimbabwe. Credit: ACI Africa

Inaugural Meeting of Catholic University Rectors in IMBISA Calls for Regional Forum

Participants in the first meeting of Catholic University Rectors that brought together representatives from four Southern African countries of Angola,...

Cover page of the book titled “Bienvenu Shelter: 20 Years of Welcoming, Caring and Empowering.” Credit: CSEM

Newly Launched Book Narrates Missionary Service to Refugee Women in Johannesburg: Editor

The editor of the book, “Bienvenu Shelter: 20 Years of Welcoming, Caring and Empowering”, has said that the publication provides...

Sr. Maria de Lurdes Lodi Rissini who received the Order of the Star of Italy for her service among migrants and refugees in Southern Africa. Credit: Sr. Maria de Lurdes Lodi Rissini

Catholic Missionary Nun in South Africa “honored, humbled” as Recipient of Italian Award

The Catholic Missionary Nun who received the Order of the Star of Italy for her service among migrants and refugees in Southern...

Cyclone Gombe in Mozambique. Credit: Vatican Media

Catholic Priest in Mozambique Says Challenges amid Cyclone Gombe “immeasurable”

A Catholic Priest of Mozambique’s Nampula Archdiocese has, in an interview with ACI Africa, described the destruction caused by cyclone...

Screengrab of Fr. Bonginkosi Dennis Xulu making a present at the International Center for Law and Religion Studies. Credit: International Center for Law and Religion Studies Youtube Channel

In New Book, South African Catholic Priest Advocates for “Ubuntu, justice under the tree”

A Catholic Priest in South Africa is, in his new book, advocating for traditional methods of resolving conflicts in what...

Fr. Rafael Baciano Sapato. Credit: IMBISA

Plight of Single Mothers in Southern Africa Part of Synod on Synodality Topics: Priest

The challenges single mothers face as members of the Church in the region covered by the Inter-regional Meeting of the Bishops...