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Catholic Bishops in Africa Respond to Pope Francis’ Call for Ukraine, Russia Consecration
Catholic Bishops in Africa have, in separate statements, responded to Pope Francis’ call for prayer and consecration of Russia and Ukraine scheduled to take place on the Solemnity of the Annunciation, Friday, March 25.
Newly Launched Book Narrates Missionary Service to Refugee Women in Johannesburg: Editor
The editor of the book, “Bienvenu Shelter: 20 Years of Welcoming, Caring and Empowering”, has said that the publication provides insight into the ministry of the Missionary Sisters of St. Charles Borromeo, the Scalabrinians, with refugee women and their children in the Archdiocese of Johannesburg.
Catholic Missionary Nun in South Africa “honored, humbled” as Recipient of Italian Award
The Catholic Missionary Nun who received the Order of the Star of Italy for her service among migrants and refugees in Southern Africa has said the award “is really humbling” and expressed gratitude to her collaborators in the ministry among the poor.
Theme of Synodality “breath of fresh air” to Migrants, Refugees: South African Archbishop
The theme of the Synod on Synodality is a relief for those on the move including the refugees and migrants for they have a chance to participate and be heard, a Catholic Archbishop in South Africa has said.
Encourage Catholics to “give more” During Lent: Bishops in Southern Africa Tell Priests
Catholic Bishops in Eswatini, Botswana, and South Africa are calling on Priests in the three Southern African nations to encourage the people of God under their pastoral care to “give more freely” to the Bishops Lenten Appeal (BLA) initiative.
Church Leaders in South Africa Support Pope Francis Offer to Mediate Russia-Ukraine War
Church leaders in South Africa have expressed their “full support” for Pope Francis’ offer to arbitrate for an end to Russia’s invasion of Ukraine.
Jesuit Institute South Africa Urges Government to Cut Ties with “imperialist” Putin Regime
Officials of the Jesuit Institute South Africa have called upon the country’s government to cut its diplomatic ties with the regime of Russia’s President, Vladimir Putin, among other actions against the Eastern European nation that launched a military invasion of Ukraine on February 24.
Catholic Bishop in South Africa Calls for “joint advocacy” in Countering Xenophobia
Bishop Joseph Mary Kizito of the Southern African Catholic Bishops Conference (SACBC) has called for “joint advocacy” in countering xenophobic sentiments in South Africa.
Poor Preparations for Freshmen Behind Recurring University Protests: South African Bishop
Bishop Siphiwo Paul Vanqa of South Africa's Queenstown Diocese has faulted the government for “not good enough” preparation of freshmen as an important factor in the recurring university students’ protests.
