Almost 4000 young Catholic men and women from throughout Southern Africa gathered in Durban’s Exhibition Centre for an intensive four day event to celebrate their Christianity, community and unity while experiencing the chosen theme chosen by Pope Francis, of “young people, faith and vocations”.
Mini World Youth Day: Durban – A Great Success! Read Post »
The group Friends of the Sisters in Bloemfontein archdiocese held an event to pay tribute to religious Sisters. This included Mass, lunch, a talk by Dr Nontando Hadebe, nail treatments, and songs and dancing.
Who Are the Friends of the Sisters? Read Post »
Catholics have hailed the National Day of Prayer for South Africa at Soccer City (or FNB Stadium) in Johannesburg, with the bishops’ communication officer saying the event was a clear sign that God comes first in the lives of many people.
What Happened at National Prayer Day? Read Post »
Priests from across the country attended the Radio Veritas and Veritas Warriors’ Shepherds on the Green day. Older priests got chatting and younger priests headed to the soccer field.
What Happened at Shepherds on the Green Day? Read Post »
The bishops’ Justice & Peace Commission has challenged 21 mining companies to explain why they use tax havens. New research conducted for J&P shows that the 21 companies have 117 subsidiaries in tax havens.
Church Calls out Mining Groups on Tax Havens Read Post »
Pilgrims to the Mini World Youth Day in Durban this week will frequently hear the event’s theme, “The Mighty One”. It was co-written by Thandeka Dube-Ndhlovu and who tells of how the song came about and how she serves her community.
Musician Pours Her Heart into ‘The Mighty One’ Read Post »
An international Charismatic Renewal training course on intercession was held in Gaborone, with 150 participants from ten countries in Africa
Gaborone Hosts Major Charismatic Course Read Post »
A Catholic priest mediated between now former President Robert Mugabe and the Zimbabwean generals who seized power.
Who Was the Priest Involved in the Mugabe-Army Resignation Deal? Read Post »
Young people especially must be protected from pornography, “the new drug”, a Christian conference has found. The conference, titled “Stop the New Drug”, was hosted by the Biblical Christian Network of South Africa. It focused on the dangers of pornography, and the detrimental effect it has on society.
Stop the New Drug: Your Brain on Porn Read Post »
