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Catholic Church in Zimbabwe
Validity Extension of Zimbabwe Exemption Permits “far from a resolution”: Catholic Priest
The decision by the South African Department of Home Affairs (DHA) to extend the validity of the Zimbabwe Exemption Permits (ZEPs) from 31 December 2022 to 30 June 2023 is not a solution to challenges that Zimbabweans that have been in living in South Africa legally are facing, a Catholic Priest in South Africa has said.
Catholic Entity “on the ground in Zimbabwe” to Address “looming crisis” of Food Shortage
Personnel of the overseas development agency of Ireland, Trόcaire, are in Zimbabwe to help address the “looming crisis” of food shortage in the country’s Bidi village in the region of Bulawayo, the leadership of the Catholic entity has reported.
Catholic Peace Entity Bemoans “harsh treatment” of Mozambicans, Others in South Africa
The leadership of Denis Hurley Peace Institute (DHPI) has lamented the “harsh treatment” of Mozambican and “other foreign nationals” in South Africa.
Synodal Path “only way" to Address “common global challenges”: Bishops in Zimbabwe
Catholic Bishops in Zimbabwe have, in their latest Pastoral Letter, described the ongoing preparations for the Synod on Synodality as the “only way” the people of God have to resolve the crises they face in life, including “common global challenges”.
Pope Francis Accepts Resignation of 72-year-old Zimbabwean Bishop, Appoints Caretaker
Pope Francis has accepted the resignation of Bishop Michael Dixon Bhasera of the Catholic Diocese of Masvingo in Zimbabwe, the 72-year-old Catholic Church leader who started his Episcopal Ministry in the Zimbabwean Diocese of Gokwe in October 1991.
Bishop in Zimbabwe Calls for Prayers for Vocations amid “a decline” in Seminary Enrolment
A Catholic Bishops in Zimbabwe has called upon the people of God under his pastoral care to pray for vocations in the Southern African nation that he says is “experiencing a decline” in those enrolling in houses of formation to become Priests.
Catholic-run Hospital in Zimbabwe Facing "serious threat" From River Bank Erosion
St. Raphael Chitsungo Mission Hospital in Zimbabwe’s Chinhoyi Diocese is under threat due to the erosion of the banks of Hunyani River.
Revised Book in Zimbabwe Highlights Catholic Church Response to Country’s Injustices
A revised book on Zimbabwe’s political history seeks to use the social teaching of the Catholic Church to educate the people of God in the country on the Church’s response to injustices after the reign of President Robert Mugabe, the author of the book has said.
Politicians Should Emulate Jesus in Leadership Regardless of Background: Zimbabwean Priest
A Catholic Priest in Zimbabwe’s Archdiocese of Bulawayo has urged politicians to emulate Christ’s leadership by being faithful to the laws of their countries irrespective of “their Christian religious background”.
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.
Many Catholics Lack Sufficient Knowledge to Safeguard Minors: Baseline Report in Zimbabwe
The report of a baseline pilot study in Zimbabwe’s Catholic Archdiocese of Harare indicates that many people in the Metropolitan See do not have enough knowledge to protect minors and other vulnerable people from abuses.
Caritas Zimbabwe Advocates for “proper capacity building” to Aid Project implementation
Officials of Caritas Zimbabwe’s Catholic Dioceses are advocating for “proper capacity building” of those involved in implementing projects in the Southern African nation amid “general donor-fatigue amongst our donors”.
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 Beitbridge, a town in Matabeleland South Province that forms the political border between South Africa and Zimbabwe.
Jesuits in Africa Urge Zimbabweans to Track Government’s Commitment to Post-COVID Recovery
Members of the Society of Jesus (Jesuits) in Africa are calling on citizens of Zimbabwe to keep an eye on their government to ensure it fulfills its commitment toward post COVID-19 recovery.
Church Farms in Zimbabwe to Be More Viable after Bishops Sign Deal with Canned Food Entity
Catholic Church farms in Zimbabwe are expected to become more viable by growing crops that will later be canned or crushed to produce jam after members of the Zimbabwe Catholic Bishops’ Conference (ZCBC) signed a contract with Cashel Valley, a Zimbabwean food company.
