Getting Good Out of Evil
By Mike Pothier, CPLO – “Even though you meant harm to me, God meant it for good, to achieve this present end, the survival of many people.” Genesis...
Politics
Catholic Bishops to political parties: “Work together for the good of the country”
By Sheila Pires, SACBC – The members of the Southern African Catholic Bishops Conference (SACBC) say political parties in South Africa should “work together for the good...
Dominicans in Southern Africa Hold Symposium on Faith and Politics
From July 10-12, the Dominican family in Southern Africa gathered at Emaphethelweni Dominican Community in Pietermaritzburg for a two-day blended symposium, on the theme “Faith and Politics”....
Pope: Politicians must save, not squander, assets for future generations
By Carol Glatz, CNS – A nation’s welfare and social service systems are a reminder that everything is connected, and everyone is interdependent on each other, especially...
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 our country” which has caused “high levels...
Cardinal Nichols Congratulates Liz Truss, Urges Focus on Poor
By Simon Caldwell – Cardinal Vincent Nichols of Westminster congratulated the United Kingdom’s new prime minister, Liz Truss, and urged her to immediately halt the country’s declining...
Pope: Christian Politics Must be Marked by Love and Respect
By Cindy Wooden – For politics to be “the highest form of charity,” as Catholic social teaching promotes, it must be exercised with full respect and even...
Are Most Wars about Religion?
Question: On several occasions, I’ve heard people claiming that almost every war is about religion. I can’t believe that is true, but is religion really the most...
Steve Biko Remembered 44 Years On
On September 12, 1977, Bantu Stephen Biko was assassinated by the apartheid government of Prime Minister BJ Vorster — and, by implication, all who elected him into...
Catholic Parliamentary Liaison Office on Cabinet Reshuffle
President Cyril Ramaphosa’s cabinet reshuffle was underwhelming — and intentionally so, according to a Church political analyst. “As usual, there was a lot of heated speculation in...
