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Catholic Church in South Africa
South Africa’s 2024 Elections Test Maturity of Country’s Democracy: Catholic Official
The general elections in South “will test the maturity” of the country’s democracy, the Director of the Justice and Peace Commission (JPC) of the Southern African Catholic Bishops’ Conference (SACBC) has said.
Being Pro-Family among Qualities Christian Professionals Want Electorate in South Africa to Consider During May 29 Polls
Members of the Africa Christian Professionals Forum (ACPF) are calling upon the electorate in South Africa to elect political candidates keen on family values and the African cultural heritage during the country’s general elections later this month.
Catholic Bishop in South Africa Lauds IMBISA Golden Jubilee Theme as Showing Synodal Call to Listen, Walk Together
The theme for the Golden Jubilee celebrations of the Inter-Regional Meeting of the Bishops of Southern Africa (IMBISA) is in line with that of the Synod on Synodality, in which the people of God are called upon to listen, discern, and walk together, Bishop Siphiwo Paul Vanqa of South Africa’s Catholic Diocese of Queenstown has said.
Another Religious Priest Shot Dead in South Africa, Southern African Catholic Bishops Decry “pandemic” of Murder
Fr. Paul Tatu Mothobi, a member the Congregation of the Sacred Stigmata (CSS/ Stigmatines) and former Media and Communications Officer of the Southern African Catholic Bishops’ Conference (SACBC), is the latest victim of murder in South Africa.
Earth Day: Salesians Advocate for “sustainable alternatives”, Jesuits Invite Reflection on “our interconnectedness”
On the occasional of Earth Day 2024 marked on Monday, April 22, Don Bosco Tech Africa (DBTA) is advocating for initiatives that would contribute to a “cleaner, healthier world”, while the Zambia-based Jesuit Centre for Theological Reflection (JCTR) is inviting reflections on “our interconnectedness”.
Pope Francis Transfers, Appoints Apostolic Nuncios to South Africa, Lesotho, DR Congo
The Holy Father has appointed Archbishop Henryk Mieczysław Jagodziński, and Archbishop Mitja Leskovar as Apostolic Nuncios to South Africa and Lesotho, and the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) respectively.
Fostering “culture of listening” in Seminaries, Inclusion of Women among Recommendations of IMBISA Formation Workshop
Seminary Rectors and other formators in the nine member countries of the Inter-Regional Meeting of the Bishops of Southern Africa (IMBISA), who have been participating in a formation workshop in South Africa have recommended that formators “use the method of conversation in spirit to develop a culture of listening”.
Pope Francis Lauds Archbishop in South Africa Marking Episcopal Jubilee for His “energetic involvement” in Ministry
Pope Francis has acknowledged with appreciation the 25-year Episcopal ministry of South African Archbishop Buti Joseph Tlhagale.
IMBISA Gathers Formators in Response to Synod on Synodality’s Call for “extensive revision of priestly formation”
The leadership of the Inter-Regional Meeting of the Bishops of Southern Africa (IMBISA) has partnered with the African Synodality Initiative (ASI) to gather Rectors and other formators in Seminaries in the nine-nation region for a three-day formation workshop organized under the theme, “A Synodal approach to Priestly formation”.
“They are alive with the Risen Lord”: Southern African Catholic Bishops on 45 Batswana Pilgrims Who Died in Bus Crash
The 45 Batswana Easter pilgrims, who died following the Easter holiday bus crash are resting with the glorified Lord, Jesus Christ, the Southern African Catholic Bishops have said.
Catholic Bishop in South Africa Cautions Clergy against “mediocrity”
The Bishop of South Africa’s Mthatha Diocese has cautioned priests in the country against offering mediocre services to the people, noting that “playing small” degrades their priesthood.
Catholic Missionary Priest Murdered in South Africa Remembered as “loving, approachable”
The member of the St. Patrick’s Missionary Society (Kiltegan Fathers) who was killed while preparing for morning Mass at the Cathedral Church of Tzaneen Diocese in South Africa has been eulogized as a friendly and loving person who was easily approachable.
Christian Leaders in South Africa Declare May 5 Day of Prayer for Peaceful Elections
Christian leaders in South Africa have declared May 5 a day of national prayer for peaceful general elections in the country that are scheduled to place on May 29.
Catholic Priest Shot Dead in Holy Trinity Cathedral of Tzaneen Diocese, South Africa
A member of the St. Patrick’s Missionary Society (Kiltegan Fathers) serving in the Catholic Diocese of Tzaneen in South Africa was shot dead while preparing to celebrate Holy Mass the morning of Wednesday, March 13.
Pope Francis Appoints South African Scientist to Pontifical Academy of Social Sciences
Professor Batmanathan Dayanand Reddy, a South African scientist, has been appointed as an ordinary member of the Pontifical Academy of Social Sciences.
Let’s Fast “for our country”: Catholic Bishop in South Africa ahead of General Elections
Bishop Neil Augustine Frank of the Catholic Diocese of Mariannhill in South Africa is appealing to Christians in the country to fast during lent for the good of the African nation as it prepares for general elections.
Southern African Bishops Urged to Pray for Leaders at Commencement of Plenary
Members of the Southern African Catholic Bishops’ Conference (SACBC) have been urged to pray for those in authority in the region during their Plenary which started on Tuesday, January 23.
Southern African Bishops’ Offices Lauded for Efforts to Link Faith with Culture
The Department for Christian Formation and the Theological Advisory Commission of the Southern African Catholic Bishops’ Conference (SACBC) have been lauded for their efforts to link the people’s culture to faith.
At Christmas, Let’s Name, Address “our unpeaceful situations”: Southern African Bishops
Christmas season can be meaningful for the people of God in Botswana, Eswatini, and South Africa if they name and address their situations of lack of peace, Catholic Bishops in the three-nation Conference have said.
South African Jesuit Institute Defends Pope Francis against Chief Rabbi’s Accusations
The Jesuit Institute South Africa (JISA) has come to the defence of Pope Francis after Chief Rabbi in South Africa, Warren Goldstein, accused the Holy Father of “surreptitiously colluding with the forces of evil” in his remarks that “chastised” Israel’s war on Hamas.
