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Catholic Church in South Africa
“We do not come with empty hands”: Catholic Bishop in South Africa on Faith Communities at G20 Forum
Bishop Thulani Victor Mbuyisa of South Africa’s Catholic Diocese of Kokstad has underscored the vital role of faith communities in global governance, including their contributions to the Group of 20, the intergovernmental forum comprising 19 sovereign countries, the European Union (EU) and the African Union (AU) popularly known as the G20.
Planned National Dialogue “crucial step” to tackle Corruption, Crime in South Africa: Catholic Bishops’ Commission
The Justice and Peace Commission of the Southern African Catholic Bishops’ Conference (SACBC) has backed South Africa’s planned National Dialogue, terming it “a crucial step” to address corruption, crime, and other national challenges.
General Meeting of Regional Superiors in Africa 2025 Ends with Call to “show the world way to synodality, hope”
The Sixth Annual General Meeting of the Conference of Major Superiors of Africa and Madagascar (COMSAM) has concluded in South Africa with a call on members of Institutes of Consecrated Life and Societies of Apostolic Life (ICLSAL) in Africa to spearhead the application of the multi-year Synod on Synodality, which concluded with a Final Document, and the ongoing Catholic Church’s 2025 Jubilee Year being realized under the theme, “Pilgrims of Hope”.
Consecrated Life “laboratory of Synodality”: Cardinal Ambongo at Annual Symposium of Regional Superiors in Africa
Members of Institutes of Consecrated Life and Societies of Apostolic Life (ICLSAL) in Africa are called to play an important role in shaping the future of the Church by applying in their ministry and apostolate the recommendations of the Synod on Synodality, the President of the Symposium of Episcopal Conferences of Africa and Madagascar (SECAM) has said.
Testimony of South Africa's Cardinal Elector on Pope Leo XIV's Election
Stephen Cardinal Brislin of the Catholic Archdiocese of Johannesburg in South Africa has shared his experience of the May 8 election of Robert Francis Cardinal Prevost as the 267th Pontiff, describing the moment as “extraordinarily interesting.”
“A momentous breakthrough”: Church in South Africa Welcomes Tiger Brands Settlement for Listeriosis Outbreak Victims
The Justice and Peace Commission of the Southern African Catholic Bishops’ Conference (SACBC) has welcomed Tiger Brands’ “long-awaited” decision to compensate victims of the 2017-2018 listeriosis outbreak.
Actions of Christians “must be rooted in shared belief system”: Catholic Bishop at Ecumenical Lecture in Eswatini
Bishop Sithembele Anton Sipuka of the Catholic Diocese of Mthatha in South Africa has challenged members of the various Christian churches in Eswatini to go beyond the engagement in “charitable works” and examine the common “belief system” as followers of Jesus Christ.
Ahead of Rome Trip for Conclave, South Africa's Cardinal Recalls Pope Francis’ Impact on All, “not just” on Catholics
As he prepares to leave for Rome to join other Cardinal Electors ahead of the Conclave for the election of a new Pope, Stephen Cardinal Brislin of the Catholic Archdiocese of Johannesburg in South Africa has paid glowing tribute to late Pope Francis, recalling his impact on the people of God across the globe and “not just” on Catholics.
Abject Poverty, Abuse of Children among “many signs of a culture of death” in South Africa: Cardinal Brislin at Easter
In his 2025 Easter message, Stephen Cardinal Brislin of the Catholic Archdiocese of Johannesburg in South Africa has decried the “culture of death”.
“More still needs to be done”: Bishop in South Africa Calls for Increased Awareness amid Surge in Human Trafficking
The Chairperson of the Social Action Department at the South African Catholic Bishops’ Conference (SACBC) has called for increased awareness on human trafficking and gender-based violence among other social injustices that are said to be on the rise in South Africa.
Catholic Bishops in Southern Africa Mulling Over Embracing “Sangoma” as More Youths, Whites Become Traditional Healers
As more young people become spiritual healers in Southern Africa, where they are also referred to as “Sangoma”, Catholic Bishops in the three-nation regional Conference are mulling over the idea to fully embrace them in the Church and even allow them to receive Holy Communion.
Let's Prepare Adequately for “the great occasion” of Holy Week, Easter: South African Archbishop
The Archbishop Emeritus of the Catholic Archdiocese of Pretoria has highlighted the significance of the Holy Week and Easter season urging the people of God to prepare adequately and with devotion for “the great occasion.”
Church Leaders in South Africa Laud Courage of Seven-Year-Old Who Reported Sexual Abuse amid Many Unresolved Cases
Members of the South African Council of Churches (SACC) have lauded the courage and resilience of a seven-year-old girl who reported that she was sexually abused in the country’s Eastern Cape Province.
Ongoing Jubilee Year Reminder of Our Freedom from “meaningful relationship with God”: Catholic Bishop in South Africa
Participants in the ongoing Catholic Church’s 2025 Jubilee Year have the possibility of coming to terms with the fact that they are free based on their communion with their Creator and Savior under the influence of the Holy Spirit, Bishop Masilo John Selemela has said.
South Africa Human Rights Day 2025: Catholic Bishop Calls for a “society that values and respects everyone”
Bishop Sithembele Anton Sipuka of the Catholic Diocese of Mthatha in South Africa has decried prevalent human rights abuses in the country despite many years of celebrating Human Rights Day.
Apostolic Nuncio Lauds Southern Africans for Spiritual Solidarity with Ailing Pope Francis
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.
Lenten Season Opportunity to Be “conscious of pain of poverty, scandal of inequality”: Cardinal Brislin, South Africa
The Lenten Season offers an opportunity for the people of God to come to terms with the realities in their respective contexts, including the human challenges such as the inability to meet basic needs and the “scandal of inequality”, South Africa’s Stephen Cardinal Brislin has said.
“A most remarkable leader”: Cardinal in South Africa Applauds Pope Francis, Calls for Prayers for His Recovery
Stephen Cardinal Brislin of the Catholic Archdiocese of Johannesburg in South Africa has called on the people of God to pray for Pope Francis’ recovery, pointing out the Holy Father’s moral and spiritual guidance in a troubled world.
Catholic Church in South Africa Calls for “racial reconciliation” amid Land Reform that Irked Trump
The Justice and Peace Commission of the Southern African Catholic Bishops’ Conference (SACBC) has called for “racial reconciliation” in response to ongoing land reform disputes between South Africa and the United States government.
Church in South Africa Calls for Justice as Listeriosis Continues to Affect Victims, nearly a Decade Later
The Justice and Peace Commission of the Southern African Catholic Bishops’ Conference (SACBC) has demaded justice for the 2017-2018 listeriosis outbreak victims, urging the involved private sector to take responsibility rather than hiding “behind legal technicalities.”
