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Catholic Church in South Africa

Fr. Phillip Kembo, Director of the Catholic Parliamentary Liaison Office (CPLO) of the Zimbabwean Catholic Bishops’ Conference (ZCBC). Credit: IMBISA

Catholic Priest Concerned About “undocumented, unaccompanied children” entering S. Africa

Apr 24, 2022

A Catholic Priest ministering in Zimbabwe’s Mutare Diocese has, in an interview with ACI Africa, expressed concern about the increasing number of “undocumented and unaccompanied children” entering South Africa.

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

Apr 23, 2022

A Caritas official in South Africa has said the damage to infrastructure is hindering efforts to reach out to those affected by the floods in the Southeastern Province of KwaZulu-Natal.

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

Apr 22, 2022

A Catholic Bishop in South Africa has challenged citizens of the African nation to respond to the aftermath of the deadly floods in parts of KwaZulu Natal Province “in a new way” and that they should not “go back to building houses on sand”.

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”

Apr 18, 2022

The Catholic Archbishop of Durban in South Africa has reassured those affected by deadly floods in KwaZulu-Natal Province of God’s continued presence amid loss of hundreds of human life and destruction of property.

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”

Apr 16, 2022

The newly elected president of the Leadership Conference of Consecrated Life of Southern Africa (LCCLSA) has, in an interview with ACI Africa, said he will seek to strengthen the communion of Religious Orders and Societies of Apostolic Life.

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

Apr 13, 2022

Assisting victims of human trafficking and the raising of awareness about the vice are among the top priorities of Talitha Kum South Africa, the newly launched Southern African branch of the International Network of Consecrated Life Against Trafficking in Persons, an official of the entity has said in an interview.

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

Apr 10, 2022

The newly appointed Bishop of South Africa’s Kokstad Diocese has, in an interview with ACI Africa, said he will seek to foster the “Synodal process” when he takes canonical possession of his Episcopal See.

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

Apr 9, 2022

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

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

Superior General of Mariannhill Missionaries Appointed Bishop in South Africa

Apr 7, 2022

Pope Francis has appointed the Superior General of the Congregation of Mariannhill Missionaries (CMM) as the Bishop of the Catholic Diocese of Kokstad in South Africa. 

Bishop Sithembele Sipuka of South Africa's Mthatha Diocese/Credit: Bishop Sithembele Sipuka

Catholic Bishop in South Africa Urges Students to Integrate Religion and Science

Apr 3, 2022

The Catholic Bishop of Umtata Diocese in South Africa has called on students to integrate religion and science.

Credit: SAFCEI

Religious Leaders in South Africa Concerned About Industrialized Agriculture in Africa

Apr 2, 2022

Faith leaders under the Southern African Faith Communities Environment Institute (SAFCEI) have expressed concern about the promotion of green revolution, which fosters the use of chemicals and high-yield crop varieties in view of realizing large-scale food production in Africa.

Dominique Yon, Youth Coordinator for South Africa’s Cape Town Archdiocese addressing participants during the March 30 webinar. Credit: Courtesy Photo

Synod on Synodality “an opportunity for voices to be heard”: Youth Leader in South Africa

Mar 31, 2022

A Catholic youth leader in South Africa has said the ongoing preparations for the Synod on Synodality offers an opportunity for many voices to be heard including those of young people in Africa.

Credit: SACBC

Catholic Bishop in South Africa Directs Rosary Prayer for “suffering of Eastern Europe”

Mar 24, 2022

The Catholic Bishop of South Africa’s Tzaneen Diocese, Bishop João Noé Rodrigues, has directed members of the Clergy to spearhead the prayer of the Holy Rosary in their respective communities in solidarity with the “suffering of Eastern Europe”. 

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

Mar 24, 2022

Participants in the first meeting of Catholic University Rectors that brought together representatives from four Southern African countries of Angola, Mozambique, South Africa, and Zimbabwe earlier this week called for the creation of a regional forum, an official has told ACI Africa.

Catholic Bishops in Africa Respond to Pope Francis’ Call for Ukraine, Russia Consecration

Mar 23, 2022

Catholic Bishops in Africa have, in separate statements, responded to Pope Francis’ call for prayer and consecration of Russia and Ukraine scheduled to take place on the Solemnity of the Annunciation, Friday, March 25.

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

Mar 23, 2022

The editor of the book, “Bienvenu Shelter: 20 Years of Welcoming, Caring and Empowering”, has said that the publication provides insight into the ministry of the Missionary Sisters of St. Charles Borromeo, the Scalabrinians, with refugee women and their children in the Archdiocese of Johannesburg. 

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

Mar 18, 2022

The Catholic Missionary Nun who received the Order of the Star of Italy for her service among migrants and refugees in Southern Africa has said the award “is really humbling” and expressed gratitude to her collaborators in the ministry among the poor. 

Archbishop Buti Joseph Tlhagale of South Africa's Johannesburg Archdiocese. Credit: SACBC

Theme of Synodality “breath of fresh air” to Migrants, Refugees: South African Archbishop

Mar 17, 2022

The theme of the Synod on Synodality is a relief for those on the move including the refugees and migrants for they have a chance to participate and be heard, a Catholic Archbishop in South Africa has said.

Bishop Duncan Theodore Tsoke, delivering the Lenten message of Bishops in Southern Africa. Credit: SACBC

Encourage Catholics to “give more” During Lent: Bishops in Southern Africa Tell Priests

Mar 3, 2022

Catholic Bishops in Eswatini, Botswana, and South Africa are calling on Priests in the three Southern African nations to encourage the people of God under their pastoral care to “give more freely” to the Bishops Lenten Appeal (BLA) initiative.   

Pope Francis greets a group of Ukrainian soldiers at the end of his weekly general audience on 23 May  2018 in St. Peter's Square at the Vatican. Credit: Aleteia

Church Leaders in South Africa Support Pope Francis Offer to Mediate Russia-Ukraine War

Mar 2, 2022

Church leaders in South Africa have expressed their “full support” for Pope Francis’ offer to arbitrate for an end to Russia’s invasion of Ukraine.