Uphill Struggle to Showcase Church in Media
Fr Russell Pollitt SJ, Spotlight.Africa – Your lead letter (July 18) asks: “Where is the Church’s public profile?” We need...
Catholic Media
Where is Church’s Public Profile?
Patrick Roger & Lena Shamley, Johannesburg – I write with concern in connection with various articles and the editorial “The Invisible...
The Invisible Church
Catholics were rightly disappointed at the empty chairs reserved for political leaders at the bicentennial celebrations in Cape Town.
Catholic Journalists Across Africa to Meet
Catholic journalists from across Africa will meet in Cape Town in September for the annual congress of the Union of the Catholic African Press (UCAP).
Catholic Media: Don’t Cage the Spirit in Pursuit of “Likes”
In an age when technology is ever-evolving, Catholic news organisations must be willing to adapt to effectively proclaim the Gospel to all, Pope Francis said.
Witbank Diocese Focuses on Using Media Tools in Evangelisation
The Witbank diocesan clergy met to discuss pastoral issues, present reports, and look at the important role that communication and the media play in today’s new evangelisation.
Young People: Tell the Pope & Bishops What You Think
The Jesuit Institute of South Africa has called on all young people between the ages of 15 and 27 to submit short videos telling Pope Francis and the bishops what they think about the Catholic Church and its direction.
Gogos and Mkhulus Celebrate with Fr Emil
About 300 gogos and mkhulus, all faithful listeners of Radio Veritas, gathered at the Johannesburg chancery hall to celebrate the belated birthday of Fr Emil Blaser OP, director of the Catholic radio station
Durban Artists’ Group Draws Inspiration from Trappists
A group of 16 artists from Durban have been experiencing their own sense of wonder at creation by trailing the 19th-century Trappist monks of KwaZulu-Natal.
