Latest stories: Cape Town Archdiocese

Respect Sacred Places, Dress Properly for Church, South African Catholic Bishop Says

The Auxiliary Bishop of South Africa’s Cape Town Archdiocese has cautioned the people of God in the Archdiocese against disrespecting sacred places in their manner of dressing and inability to maintain silence while participating in religious functions.

Claim “We have always done it that way” Poison for Church’s Life: South African Bishop

The tendency to be opposed to change through the claim that “we have always done it that way” is dangerous for the Church in modern times, a Catholic Bishop in South Africa has said.

Situation in South Africa Similar to “Israelite’s time in the desert”: Catholic Archbishop

A Catholic Archbishop in South Africa has favorably compared the situation in the country amid violent protests and COVID-19 pandemic with the experience of the people of Israel in the wilderness.

If South Africa’s Violence “masterminded”, It is for “own self-preservation”: Archbishop

If the recent violent protests and attacks in South Africa were masterminded, the motivation was driven by selfishness and efforts toward “self-preservation”, a Catholic Archbishop in the country has said.

Catholic Bishop in South Africa Calls for Protection of Life amid Surging COVID-19 Cases

The Auxiliary Bishop of South Africa’s Cape Town Archdiocese has called on Christians and the public to do everything within their power to promote and protect life amid surging cases of COVID-19 infection in the country.

The Year 2020 “must teach us of the need to change,” South African Archbishop Reflects

A South African Archbishop has, in a reflection, termed the year 2020 one with lessons on the need to change, for the better, how we relate with God, with others, and with oneself amid COVID-19 restrictions.

On South Africa’s Reconciliation Day, Archbishop Urges Christians to Walk the Talk

On the occasion of the annual Day of Reconciliation in South Africa, an Archbishop has called on the people of God within his pastoral jurisdiction to walk the talk, matching their behavior with their Christian beliefs.  

Why Praying the Rosary is “so special, so powerful,” South African Prelate Explains

On the Memorial of Our Lady of the Rosary celebrated on Wednesday, October 7, the Archbishop of South Africa’s Cape Town Archdiocese has, in a video reflection, highlighted five reasons that make praying the Rosary “so special and so powerful.”

Allow Gospel Challenge “preconceived ideas, who we think God is”: South African Prelate

The Archbishop of South African’s Cape Town Archdiocese has, in a video reflection, underscored the need to interact with the word of God in the scriptures, allowing the message to challenge “our preconceived ideas,” including our image of God.

“My behavior has to take event of pandemic into account,” South African Prelate Cautions

A South African Bishop has, in a video message, cautioned against laxity and the flouting of COVID-19 measures in the name of “personal freedom” and advocated for responsible behavior.

South Africa’s Cape Town Archdiocese Considers Deferment of Matrimony amid COVID-19

The leadership of South Africa’s Cape Town Archdiocese has advised couples to consider deferring the celebration of the Sacrament of Matrimony due to the COVID-19 restrictions.