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Catholic Church in South Africa
Newly Ordained South African Bishop Urged to Reach Out to Those “haunted by sins of past”
A Catholic Bishop in South Africa has called on the new Local Ordinary of the country’s Kokstad Diocese to live his Episcopal ministry by giving hope to those “haunted by the mistakes and sins of the past.”
Catholic Women in Southern Africa Seeking Access to Papal Encyclicals, Pastoral Letters
Members of Catholic Women Associations in the Inter-Regional Meeting of Bishops of Southern Africa (IMBISA) are asking the leadership of the Episcopal Conferences in the region to work toward improving access to “Pope’s encyclicals or pastoral letters”.
Church Leaders in South Africa Explain Their “silence” Over Allegations against President
Christian leaders under the auspices of the South African Council of Churches (SACC) have reacted to complaints about their silence over allegations of crime and misconduct against President Cyril Ramaphosa.
“Your pain is our pain,” Bishops in Southern Africa Condole with Ondo Diocese in Nigeria
Catholic Bishops in Southern Africa have expressed their solidarity with the people of God of Ondo Diocese in Nigeria following the massacre of dozens of worshippers during Pentecost Sunday Eucharistic celebration at St. Francis Xavier Owo Parish.
Catholic Bishop Urges Ugandans in South Africa to Be “here legally, learn local languages”
A Catholic Bishop in South Africa has called on Ugandan nationals to ensure they are living in the country legally and make every effort to integrate with natives, including learning local languages.
Church Official in South Africa Faults Government for Protracted Human Rights Violations
Continued human rights violations in South Africa are as a result of a government that does not care and that fosters “the economy of exclusion”, a Catholic Church official has said.
In New Book, Authors Pioneer “research and practice network” on South-South Migration
Authors of a new book have explored the combination of empirical research and practice on the topic of the movement of migrants between and among developing countries in what is the first publication of its kind, ACI Africa has been told.
Catholic Nun Calls for “more awareness to prevent abuse at any level” in Southern Africa
There is need for “more awareness” about the abuse of minors and vulnerable adults in Southern Africa, a Catholic Nun has said.
Caritas, Migrants and Refugee Offices “light in a tunnel”: Catholic Priest in South Africa
A Catholic Priest at the helm of Caritas and Migrants and Refugees Offices that have been officially launched in South Africa’s Kimberley Diocese has lauded the initiative of establishing the two entities, terming them “light in a tunnel of our dark moments”.
Launch of Superiors’ Conference of Southern Africa “a historic moment for church”: Nun
A Catholic Nun in South Africa has lauded the establishment of the Regional Conference of Major Superiors of Southern Africa (RCMSSA) and described the initiative as “a historic moment” for the Church in the region and “a dream come true”.
Christians Need “to take climate change very seriously”: Catholic Priest in South Africa
There is need for Christians to take issues of climate change “very seriously”, a Catholic Priest in South Africa has said.
Pope Francis “has shown extraordinary interest” in South Africans’ Lives: Apostolic Nuncio
Pope Francis “has shown extraordinary interest” in the lives of South Africans amid life threatening experiences, including last year's civil unrest and recent floods, the Apostolic Nuncio in South Africa has said.
Need “to repair broken families” Highlight in South African Synodal Process: Archbishop
The need to bring stability in family life, repairing families that are “broken”, is among the highlights of the ongoing preparations for the Synod on Synodality in South Africa’s Johannesburg Archdiocese, Archbishop Buti Joseph Tlhagale has said.
Religious Leaders in South Africa Urged to Work with State Agencies to End “statelessness”
Religious leaders in South Africa need to “create personal relationships” with the country’s Department of Home Affairs that handles immigration issues to address the plight of migrants and refugees, a Catholic Archbishop in the country has said.
Cause for Beatification of South Africa’s “Little Eden” Founders “well underway”: Official
The cause for beatification of the founders of Little Eden Society, a non-profit South African entity that provides life-long care to hundreds of “children and adults with profound intellectual disability”, is progressing as per the given guidelines, a Catholic Priest involved in the process has said.
In New Book, Author Shares Her “journey as African mother, living with autistic child”
The recently published book, “Embrace difference: The journey of an African mother with her autistic son”, is about personal experiences of living with a child with autism, the author of the 10-chapter book told ACI Africa in a recent interview.
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 he has described as “justice under the tree”.
Catholic Priest Concerned About “undocumented, unaccompanied children” entering S. Africa
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.
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 affected by the floods in the Southeastern Province of KwaZulu-Natal.
“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 deadly floods in parts of KwaZulu Natal Province “in a new way” and that they should not “go back to building houses on sand”.
