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Archbishop Henryk Mieczysław Jagodziński

Archbishop Henryk Mieczysław Jagodziński Credit:Apostolic Nunciature Pretoria

Solemnity of Christ the King Reminder Faith Transcends “daily religious practices”: Apostolic Nuncio in South Africa

Nov 24, 2025

The Solemnity of Christ the King reminds Christians that their faith extends beyond daily religious routines, pointing instead to the “ultimate purpose of human life,” the Apostolic Nuncio in South Africa has said.

Apostolic Nuncio to South Africa, Archbishop Henryk Mieczysław Jagodziński at St.Martin de Porres Parish, Pretoria. Credit: Apostolic Nunciature Pretoria

South Africans Challenged to Emulate St. Martin de Porres’ Spirit of Unity and Service

Nov 4, 2025

The Apostolic Nuncio to South Africa has urged the people of God in South Africa to embrace virtues that Saints demonstrated, including unity, humility, and service.

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“Precious Witness”: Apostolic Nuncio Hails Croatian Community in South Africa for Upholding Christian Identity

Oct 7, 2025

The Apostolic Nuncio in South Africa, Archbishop Henryk Mieczysław Jagodziński, has hailed members of the Croatian Catholic community in the country for upholding the Christian identity while preserving their culture.

Archbishop Henryk Mieczysław Jagodziński. Credit: Catholic Diocese of Manzini

"Be creative, compassionate in your ministry": Apostolic Nuncio to Consecrated in Eswatini

Sep 29, 2025

Members of Institutes of Consecrated Life and Societies of Apostolic Life (ICLSA) ministering in Eswatini have been challenged to take initiatives that contribute to the spreading of the Gospel, fostering compassion for the poor and needy in their midst.   

Archbishop Henryk Mieczysław Jagodziński. Credit: Catholic Diocese of Eswatini

IMBISA Should Be “source of theological creativity”: Apostolic Nuncio in South Africa to Plenary Assembly Delegates

Sep 27, 2025

The representative of the Holy Father challenged members of the Inter-Regional Meeting of the Bishops of Southern Africa (IMBISA) to foster the formation of the people of God in theology.

Archbishop Liborius Ndumbukuti Nasheda (right) and Bishop José Luís Gerardo Ponce de León (left). Credit: Catholic Diocese of Manzini/SACBC

IMBISA’s Plenary Assembly “a synodal act”: President at Opening Ceremony in Eswatini

Sep 26, 2025

The President of the Inter-Regional Meeting of the Bishops of Southern Africa (IMBISA) has described the nine-member region’s ongoing 14th Plenary Assembly that has coincided with its Golden Jubilee as “a synodal act” with a mandate to build a stronger and more vibrant regional body.

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At 65th Anniversary, Christ the King Cathedral of Johannesburg Hailed for Uniting “tradition with modernity”

Sep 22, 2025

The Apostolic Nuncio in South Africa has hailed Christ the King Cathedral of the country’s Johannesburg Catholic Archdiocese for uniting “tradition with modernity” during its 65 years of existence.

Archbishop Henryk Mieczysław Jagodziński. Credit: Archdiocese of Pretoria

Being Pilgrim Not “simply a journey of the body”: Apostolic Nuncio in South Africa at Annual Diocesan Pilgrimage

Sep 21, 2025

A pilgrimage goes beyond making a physical journey; it involves matters of the soul, which the ongoing Catholic Church’s 2025 Jubilee Year seeks to foster, the Apostolic Nuncio in South Africa has said.

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Apostolic Nuncio Lauds Southern Africans for Spiritual Solidarity with Ailing Pope Francis

Mar 13, 2025

The Apostolic Nuncio to South Africa has expressed gratitude for the spiritual solidarity and support the people of God in the Southern African region have given to Pope Francis, who has been in hospital since February 14 where he is being treated for double pneumonia.

The Apostolic Nuncio in South Africa, Archbishop Henryk Mieczysław Jagodziński during the farewell Mass of Archbishop Buti Joseph Tlhagale. Credit: SACBC

“A historical figure”: Apostolic Nuncio in South Africa Hails Retired Archbishop’s Service to the Church

Jan 16, 2025

The Apostolic Nuncio in South Africa has commended the Archbishop Emeritus of the Catholic Archdiocese of Johannesburg for his commitment to the Church, describing him as “a historical figure” for the entire Church.

Archbishop Henryk Mieczysław Jagodziński during the Christmas reception at the Apostolic Nunciature in Pretoria. Credit: SACBC .

Nuncio in South Africa Says Nunciature “tangible expression” of Unity Celebrated at Christmas

Dec 5, 2024

The Papal representative in South Africa has emphasized the Apostolic Nunciature’s role as a symbol of communion between the Holy See, the local Church, and government authorities, likening the Nunciature’s mandate to the unity celebrated during the Christmas season.

Archbishop Henryk Mieczysław Jagodziński. Credit: SACBC

Nuncio in South Africa Lauds Croatian Immigrants who “left legacy of faith” in Church They Built 30 Years Ago

Dec 4, 2024

On the 31st anniversary of St. Jerome Catholic Church in Johannesburg, the Apostolic Nuncio in South Africa has lauded the Croatian immigrants who established the church, describing their efforts as a lasting legacy of faith, prayer, and community.

Archbishop Henryk Mieczysław Jagodziński  delivering his keynote address at the just ended conference between the members of the Southern African Catholic Bishops’ Conference (SACBC) and the Leadership Conference of Consecrated Life (LCCL). Credit: SACBC

Here is the Challenge of Including all Voices in Synodal Conversations: Apostolic Nuncio in South Africa

Sep 19, 2024

Inclusivity is not an easy task in the Synodal conversations that propose that every voice be heard, the Apostolic Nuncio in South Africa said.

Archbishop Henryk Mieczysław Jagodziński to extend his diplomatic service to Botswana. Credit: Sacred Photos ZA

Apostolic Nuncio in South Africa, Lesotho, Namibia, Eswatini to Extend Diplomatic Service to Botswana

Aug 20, 2024

The representative of the Holy Father in the Southern African nations of South Africa, Lesotho, Namibia, and Eswatini is to extend his role as Apostolic Nuncio to Botswana.

Archbishop Henryk Mieczysław Jagodziński. Credit: Apostolic Nunciature in South Africa

Apostolic Nuncio in South Africa, Lesotho to Extend His Vatican Diplomatic Role to Namibia, Eswatini

Jul 18, 2024

The representative of the Holy Father in South Africa and Lesotho is to extend his Vatican diplomatic role to the Southern African nations of Namibia and Eswatini. 

Members of the Ghana Catholic Bishops’ Conference (GCBC) with Archbishop Henryk Mieczysław Jagodziński, the outgoing Apostolic Nuncio in the West African nation after the 2 July 2024 Farewell Mass. Credit: Archdiocese of Accra

Outgoing Apostolic Nuncio in Ghana Lauded for “exemplary service, unwavering faith”

Jul 4, 2024

Members of the Ghana Catholic Bishops’ Conference (GCBC) have paid tribute to Archbishop Henryk Mieczysław Jagodziński, the outgoing Apostolic Nuncio in the West African nation, for his dedication and unwavering faith.

Mons. Julien Kaboré greeting Pope Francis in Rome. Credit: Vatican Media

Pope Francis Appoints Native of Burkina Faso as Apostolic Nuncio to Ghana

Jun 30, 2024

Pope Francis has appointed Mons. Julien Kaboré, a native of Burkina Faso, as the new Apostolic Nuncio in Ghana, assigning him the Titular See of Milevi in Italy with the dignity of Archbishop.

“I leave with many memories”: Outgoing Apostolic Nuncio in Ghana

Jun 26, 2024

Archbishop Henryk Mieczysław Jagodziński, who is leaving Ghana after close to four years as the representative of the Holy Father in the West African nation has said he had good and memorable experiences in the country.

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At Burial, Ghanaian Cardinal Eulogized as Good Pastor “with meekness, serenity of saints”

Jan 12, 2023

Richard Kuuia Cardinal Baawobr has been remembered as a good and wise pastor who served the people of God “with the meekness and serenity of the saints”.  

Nuncio in Ghana Says Security, Migration “great” Challenges in Need of Collective Response

Jul 26, 2022

The representative of the Holy Father in Ghana has told delegates participating in the 19th Plenary Assembly of the Symposium of Episcopal Conference of Africa and Madagascar (SECAM) that security and migration remain “great” challenges that require “the entire Church of Africa” to address.