SACBC on Ramaphosa’s Implementation Plan for State Capture Report
The bishops of Southern Africa have condemned “the greed and the indifference displayed by the business and political elite in...
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God is Calling YOU to be a Saint!
South Africa celebrates All Saints Day this Sunday (Nov 6), and God’s personal invitation to you to strive for...
Solemnity of All Saints Reflection: Called to be Saints – Already, but not yet…
Franciscan Reflections From The Hermitage – Solemnity of All Saints – Called to be Saints – Already, but not yet… – Matthew 5:1-12...
Medjugorje: Place of Prayer and Grace
In May, a group of Southern Cross pilgrims travelled to Medjugorje in Bosnia-Herzegovina. Günther Simmermacher shares his impressions. There are...
Ghana striker named for Caritas volunteer who helped his parents in Spain
By CNS – As Ghana’s national soccer team, the Black Stars, joins other national teams for the 2022 FIFA World...
In Bahrain, pope calls for full religious freedom, no death penalty
By Carol Glatz, CNS – Commitments to protect tolerance and religious freedom need to be put into practice constantly so...
Pope arrives in Bahrain, promoting peace through dialogue
By Carol Glatz, CNS – Pope Francis promised reporters travelling with him to the Gulf nation of Bahrain that his...
What Exactly is the SACBC?
The Southern African Bishops’ Conference comprises 28 ecclesiastical territories — five archdioceses, 21 dioceses and one vicariate — in South...
Showing love, mercy are key to entering heaven, pope says on All Souls’ Day
By Cindy Wooden – As Christians await their death and the final judgment of God, the Gospel tells them what...
