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“Historic”: Catholic Bishops in South Africa on Naming of Country’s Second Cardinal
For the first time in the history of South Africa, the country will have two Cardinals after Cardinal-designate Stephen Brislin, the Archbishop of Cape Town, is elevated to the highest rank in the hierarchy of the Catholic Church.
Bishops in Southern Africa Shown 10 Ways to be Closer to their Priests
The President of the Southern African Catholic Bishops’ Conference (SACBC) has highlighted 10 ways through which Bishops in the region can be closer to Priests they serve.
Regional Catholic Commission Seeking Justice for Victims of Coal Mining in South Africa
The Justice and Peace Commission of the Southern African Catholic Bishops’ Conference (SACBC) has partnered with South African human rights lawyers to seek justice for victims of coal mining in South Africa.
Bishop in Southern Africa Decries rise in “invisible” Abortions among Teenagers
In South Africa, abortions are on the rise even though the vice is not being broadcast in public, the Bishop of South Africa’s Mthatha Diocese has said, and decried what he terms as “invisible abortions” in the country.
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.
“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).
“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.
“We were blessed”: Catholic Bishop in Eswatini on Ad Limina Encounter with Pope Francis
The June 16 encounter with Pope Francis during the Ad Limina visit of members of the Southern African Catholic Bishops' Conference (SACBC) was a source of blessings, Bishop José Luís Gerardo Ponce de León of Eswatini’s Manzini Diocese, the only Catholic Diocese of the Southern African landlocked nation, has said.
Catholic Bishops in Southern Africa Called to Look to Mother Mary’s “shining example”
Members of the Southern African Catholic Bishops' Conference (SACBC) have been called upon to look to the Blessed Virgin Mary’s “shining example” for inspiration in their Episcopal Ministry as “ambassadors for Christ”.
Like St. Peter, “we are not perfect”: South African Catholic Bishop on Ad Limina Visit
The President of the Southern African Catholic Bishops' Conference (SACBC) has said that Catholic Bishops, just like Peter the Apostle, “are not perfect” in their Episcopal Ministry.
Southern African Bishops Share Insights on Role of Clergy, Laity During Ad Limina Visit
Members of the Southern African Catholic Bishops' Conference (SACBC) who include Bishops in Botswana, Eswatini, and South Africa have shared their insights on the role of the Clergy and the Laity on the second day of their ongoing Ad Limina visit.
“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.
Protracted Violence Behind Africa’s “many stateless children”: Archbishop in South Africa
Protracted violent conflicts in African countries has brought about the phenomenon of “stateless children” on the continent, the Catholic Archbishop of Johannesburg in South Africa has said.
Archbishop in South Africa Warns of Retaliatory Victimization amid Abuse of Migrants
South Africans risk receiving a taste of their own medicine in the future should they continue mistreating migrants and refugees who have settled in the country, a Catholic Archbishop in the country has warned.
Health Workers’ Strike in South Africa Contradicts “oath to save lives”: Catholic Bishop
The violence that has characterized health workers’ strike in South Africa contradicts the “oath to save lives” that medical practitioners take, the Catholic Bishop of the country’s Mthatha Diocese has said.
Catholic Peace Entity Says Resettlement of IDPs in Mozambique Impoverishes Host Community
Corrane settlement camp that is hosting people who have been displaced by violence in Cabo Delgado province has left the host community more impoverished than the victims of war themselves, a report by Denis Hurley Peace Institute (DHPI) has revealed.
Aid Suspension in Mozambique Deliberate Strategy to Force out IDPs: Catholic Peace Entity
The alleged suspension of food aid to the Corrane settlement for the internally displaced persons (IDPs) in Mozambique’s Nampula province could be a strategy to force those who have been displaced by violence to go back home, the Catholic charity foundation, Denis Hurley Peace Institute (DHPI), has been told.
