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Catholic Church in Southern Africa
South African Bishop Appointed to Dicastery for Consecrated Life “delighted”, Lauds Pope Leo XIV for African Appointees
Bishop Thulani Victor Mbuyisa of South Africa’s Catholic Diocese of Kokstad has expressed “delight” following his appointment as member of the Vatican Dicastery for Institutes of Consecrated Life and the Societies of Apostolic Life (ICLSAL).
IMBISA Justice and Peace Coordinators Resolve to “vigorously” Pursue Ecumenical, Interfaith Strategic Partnerships
Coordinators of Justice and Peace Commissions in the member Catholic Bishops’ Conferences of the Inter-Regional Meeting of the Bishops of Southern Africa (IMBISA) have resolved to “vigorously” pursue strategic partnerships that can contribute to the realization of “lasting peace” in their nine countries.
Catholic Bishops in Southern Africa Express Solidarity with US Church amid Destructive California Wildfires
Members of the Inter-Regional Meeting of the Bishops of Southern Africa (IMBISA) have expressed solidarity with the Catholic Church in the United States and communities affected by the ongoing wildfires that have driven thousands out of their homes.
Church’s 2025 Jubilee Year an Occasion for Catholics to Renew “faith, way of life”: Archbishop in South Africa
The Church’s 2025 Jubilee Year is an opportunity for Catholics to deepen their faith and align their lives with the teachings of Jesus Christ, Archbishop Buti Joseph Tlhagale has said.
Youths in Southern Africa Urged to Make Jubilee Year Celebrations "more memorable" through Spiritual Activities
The Chairperson of the Youth and Young Adults Ministry at the Southern African Catholic Bishops’ Conference (SACBC) is calling on young people to engage actively in spiritual activities and charity work during the Catholic Church’s 2025 Jubilee Year.
South African Catholic Bishop Decries Government Inaction on Alleged ISIS Operations
The Bishop of South Africa’s Mthatha Diocese has raised concerns that the authorities in the country have failed to act on alleged presence and financial operations of individuals linked to the Islamic State of Iraq and Syria (ISIS) in the country.
“Accelerate efforts towards eradication of statelessness”: Catholic Archbishop to Stakeholders in Southern Africa
Archbishop Joseph Buti Tlhagale of South Africa’s Catholic Archdiocese of Johannesburg has called upon stakeholders in Southern Africa, including religious leader and civil society entities, to speed up the process of addressing the challenge of “statelessness” once and for all.
Allow Learners to Rest on Sundays, Catholic Archbishop in South Africa to School Heads
Sunday is the day of worship and not for schooling, Archbishop Zolile Mpambani of South Africa’s Bloemfontein Archdiocese has said, cautioning school managers against planning for school lessons on the day that he says is also meant for rest.
Safeguarding Officers Vow to Keep Safe Environments for the Vulnerable in Southern Africa
Safeguarding officers in the Inter-Regional Meeting of the Bishops of Southern Africa (IMBISA) have pledged to maintain safe environments that reduce risks for children and vulnerable adults in the region that brings together nine countries.
Pope Francis, Church “not enemies of the Jewish people”: Southern African Bishops to Rabbi
The Catholic Church in general and Pope Francis in particular are not against the Jewish people, members of the of the Southern African Catholic Bishops’ Conference (SACBC) have told Warren Goldstein, a Chief Rabbi in South Africa.
Bishops in Southern Africa Dedicate Christ the King Solemnity to Prayers for Holy Land
Dioceses covered by the Southern African Catholic Bishops' Conference (SACBC) are to celebrate the Solemnity of Christ the King that marks the conclusion of the Liturgical year by praying for peace in the Holy Land.
Bishops in Southern Africa File Lawsuit against International Mining Company
Members of the Southern African Catholic Bishops’ Conference (SACBC) have, through their Justice and Peace Commission (JPC), launched a class action lawsuit against the Anglo American Group, seeking recourse for sick miners and families of workers who died after contracting pneumoconiosis and chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD).
Caritas in Southern Africa Urge Multi-agency “close collaboration” to Foster “resilience”
Officials of Caritas entities in Conferences under the Inter-Regional Meeting of the Bishops of Southern Africa (IMBISA) are advocating for multi-agency “close collaboration” to facilitate the fostering of resilience among community members at the grassroots.
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.
Catholic Bishops in Southern Africa Urged to Endeavor to “advance” Evangelization Mission
Members of the Southern African Catholic Bishops’ Conference (SACBC) gathering for their Plenary Assembly at St. John Vianney National Major Seminary in the Archdiocese of Pretoria in South Africa have been urged to endeavor to “advance the mission of evangelization” in their deliberations.
Catholic Parishes in Southern Africa Urged to Fund Young People's World Youth Day Trip
The chairperson of the Inter-diocesan Youth Committee of the Southern African Catholic Bishops’ Conference (SACBC) is encouraging members of Catholic Parishes in Botswana, Eswatini, and South Africa to offer financial support to young people who would like to participate in the 2023 World Youth Day (WYD) in Lisbon, Portugal.
Be Available to Youth “in these trying times”: South African Bishop to Clergy, Religious
There is need for members of the Clergy and women and men Religious serving in countries that constitute the Inter-Regional Meeting of Bishops of Southern Africa (IMBISA) to be available to young people, listening to them as they seek to surmount challenges of life, Bishop Sithembele Anton Sipuka has said.
New IMBISA Leaders Set to Prioritize Youth Ministry in Their Three-year Mandate
The newly-elected leaders of the Inter-Regional Meeting of Bishops of Southern Africa (IMBISA) will seek to focus on young people and their involvement in the activities of the Church during their three-year mandate, the new President has told ACI Africa in an interview.
