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Catholic Church in South Africa
Archbishop in South Africa Condemns Violent Protests as Scores Die in Taxi Strikes
The Archbishop of South Africa’s Cape Town Archdiocese has condemned recent taxi strikes that turned chaotic leading to the death of at least five people, saying that protests should not be used to promote dangerous and anti-democratic activities in the country.
Caritas S.A. President Launches Diocesan Chaplaincy to Blend with Church Structure
The President of Caritas South Africa has launched Diocesan chaplaincy to integrate the charity arm into the structure of the Church and to assist coordinators and local Priests across Dioceses in their responsibilities.
Great Win for Deaf Community: Priest on Recognition of Sign Language in South Africa
The Coordinator for the Office of Ministry to Deaf Community at the Southern African Catholic Bishops’ Conference (SACBC) has lauded the recognition of South African Sign Language (SASL) as an official language in South Africa, describing the move as a great win for the country’s deaf community.
WYD 2023 an opportunity to Experience “worldwide Church”, Archbishop in South Africa
The World Youth Day (WYD) 2023 in Lisbon, Portugal is a manifestation of “the worldwide Church” as it will bring together pilgrims from across the globe, the Archbishop of South Africa’s Johannesburg Archdiocese has said.
New “stitching” Course at Salesian Institute in South Africa Empowering Young Women
Young women enrolled at the Salesian Institute Youth Projects’ Waves of Change program in South Africa’s Cape Town Catholic Archdiocese are receiving additional skills that are contributing to their empowerment.
President of South Africa Lauds Naming of Cardinal as “cause for pride"
The President of South Africa, Cyril Ramaphosa, has lauded the July 9 naming of Archbishop Stephen Brislin of the country’s Cape Town Archdiocese Cardinal as a “cause for pride”.
Tanzanian Cardinal-designate to Foster “what is expected of any minister with same office”
Archbishop Protase Rugambwa, the Coadjutor Archbishop of Tabora in Tanzania, who is among the 21 newly named Cardinals has told ACI Africa that he will continue to provide leadership as expected of him as a Cardinal.
“Not an elevation for a single person”: South Sudanese Cardinal-designate
Archbishop Stephen Ameyu Martin of Juba in South Sudan, one of the three Africans named Cardinals on July 9, has said that his elevation to Cardinal is for the people of people of God in a country searching for lasting peace, and not for his personal interests.
“We are happy”: Catholic Bishops in Southern Africa on Naming of New Cardinal
The naming of Archbishop Stephen Brislin of Cape Town in South Africa among 21 new Cardinals has been met with joy and happiness by members of the Southern African Catholic Bishops' Conference (SACBC).
The Three Newly Named Cardinals from Africa
Three Catholic Church leaders from South Sudan, South Africa, and Tanzania are among the 21 Cardinals that the Holy Father named after reciting the Angelus prayer on Sunday, July 9.
South Sudanese Archbishop Whose Transfer was Resisted among 21 Newly Named Cardinals
The Local Ordinary of South Sudan’s Juba Archdiocese, whose transfer to the country’s only Metropolitan See was resisted amid multiple protest letters is among the new Cardinals that Pope Francis has named.
“Quite confused, bewildered”: South African Archbishop on Being Named Cardinal
Archbishop Stephen Brislin of Cape Town in South Africa, one of the three Africans named Cardinals on Sunday, July 9 says he is “surprised” by his naming.
“Comfortable in not playing their role": Bishop in South Africa Laments Laity’s Inactivity
The Laity in South Africa are not playing their role as members of the church, and they seem to be comfortable with this status quo of inactivity, Bishop Sithembele Sipuka of the country’s Mthatha Diocese has lamented.
Archbishop in South Africa Urges Marriage Preparation to Address Rising Divorce Cases
Marriage preparations can help address the challenge of the rising cases of divorce South Africa is currently experiencing, Archbishop Buti Joseph Tlhagale of South Africa’s Johannesburg Archdiocese has said.
Church Leaders in South Africa “confident in the collective power” against Corruption
Officials of the South African Council of Churches (SACC) have underscored the need for collective efforts among South Africans in the fight against corruption in the country.
“Pray for us”: Catholic Bishops of Southern African Conference ahead of Ad Limina Visit
Members of the Southern African Catholic Bishops' Conference (SACBC) are seeking spiritual solidarity ahead of their Ad Limina visit, the periodic visit to the Holy See during which Catholic Bishops have an audience with the Holy Father and an opportunity to pray at the tombs of St. Peter and St. Paul.
“Immensely proud”: Catholic Bishops in South Africa on Mission of Firefighters to Canada
Catholic Bishops in South Africa are “immensely proud” of South African firefighters who were commissioned to Canada to help fight wildfires.
“Shepherd who unites his flock”: Archbishop at Episcopal Consecration in South Africa
In exercising his Episcopal Ministry, the new Vicar Apostolic of the Apostolic Vicariate of Ingwavuma in South Africa will need to be “shepherd who unites the flock”, the Catholic Archbishop of the country’s Bloemfontein Archdiocese has said.
Professor in South Africa Appointed to Vatican Pontifical Academy of Social Sciences
Pope Francis has appointed a South Africa-based Professor of chemistry as a member of the Pontifical Academy of Social Sciences.
Catholic Women Have Mission to “mentor, animate the girl child”: Bishop in South Africa
Catholic women have the mission to contribute to the bringing up of young girls into Catholic faith and practice through mentorship and animation initiatives, the Auxiliary Bishop of Pretoria Archdiocese in South Africa has said.
