By Fr. Johnston Z. Mlambo The five-day Inter-Regional Meeting of the Bishops of Southern Africa (IMBISA) workshop on Communication and Disability came to a close on 1 May 2026, the Feast of St Joseph the Worker, with delegates issuing a declaration outlining the way forward. The workshop, held at the Padre Pio Retreat Centre in … Continue reading The IMBISA workshop ends with a clarion call for the full inclusion of persons with disabilities in the life and mission of the Church
From pulpit to practice: Bishop Thlomola sets agenda for inclusive engagement
29 April 2026 By. Fr. Johnston Z. Mlambo A homily delivered by Bishop John Thlomola of Lesotho at Mass this morning (29 April 2026) set a reflective and prophetic tone for the day’s deliberations at the ongoing workshop on communication and disability, with participants later noting how closely the day’s activities echoed his message on … Continue reading From pulpit to practice: Bishop Thlomola sets agenda for inclusive engagement
IMBISA conference calls for inclusive communication and greater participation of persons with disabilities in the church
By Fr. Johnston Z. Mlambo Representatives of the episcopal conferences that make up the Inter-regional Meeting of the Bishops of Southern Africa (IMBISA) are gathered at Padre Pio Retreat Centre in Pretoria, South Africa, for a conference running under the theme, “Bridging the gap: a regional conference on communication and disability in the IMBISA region,” … Continue reading IMBISA conference calls for inclusive communication and greater participation of persons with disabilities in the church
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Health Ministry Disowns Abortion Clause as Medical Services Bill Takes New Turn
By Fr. Johnston Z. Mlambo Developments in Parliament have introduced a significant new dimension to the ongoing national conversation surrounding the Medical Services Amendment Bill, particularly on the sensitive issue of abortion. This follows earlier concerns, widely discussed in the public domain and previously analysed on this platform, regarding a provision—Clause 11—which appeared to … Continue reading Health Ministry Disowns Abortion Clause as Medical Services Bill Takes New Turn
CCJPZ and Government Partner Towards a Regularisation Protocol
By Pauline Chateuka The Catholic Commission for Justice and Peace in Zimbabwe (CCJPZ), with the support of Catholic Agency for Overseas Development (CAFOD), on the 10th of February in Harare at the Africa Synod House, presented findings from its report entitled, The Settlement Profile Research Report. The meeting was attended by key stakeholders such as … Continue reading CCJPZ and Government Partner Towards a Regularisation Protocol
UN Pressure on Zimbabwe’s Abortion Law Raises Questions on Culture, Morality and the Scope of Human Rights
By Fr. Johnston Z. Mlambo The recent endorsement of Zimbabwe’s proposed abortion law reforms by a United Nations human rights expert has reignited a sensitive national debate — not only about reproductive health policy, but also about the broader meaning of human rights, national sovereignty, and the moral foundations of society. A report carried by … Continue reading UN Pressure on Zimbabwe’s Abortion Law Raises Questions on Culture, Morality and the Scope of Human Rights
Zimbabwe Catholic Community in Johannesburg Donates Science Equipment to St Augustine’s College
By SOCCOM Reporter The Zimbabwe Catholic Community in the Archdiocese of Johannesburg has donated science laboratory equipment valued at R53,000 to St Augustine’s College in Bulawayo, in a gesture aimed at strengthening science education and holistic formation of young people. A three-member delegation from the community arrived at the school on Monday 26 January 2026 … Continue reading Zimbabwe Catholic Community in Johannesburg Donates Science Equipment to St Augustine’s College
Catholic Church News – December 2025
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A Nation at the crossroads: what Zimbabwe stands to lose if the Medical Services Amendment Bill becomes law
By Fr. Johnston Z. Mlambo Editor’s Note: This article was originally published in the November edition of the Catholic Church News. It has since been updated to include additional legislative context and recent developments surrounding the Medical Services Amendment Bill. The views expressed in this article are the personal views of Fr. Johnston Mlambo, written … Continue reading A Nation at the crossroads: what Zimbabwe stands to lose if the Medical Services Amendment Bill becomes law
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CCJPZ and ZHRC Seal Historic Pact to Advance Human Rights in Zimbabwe
By Fr. Johnston Z. Mlambo Harare, 5 September 2025 – In a landmark development for human rights and social justice, the Catholic Commission for Justice and Peace in Zimbabwe (CCJPZ) and the Zimbabwe Human Rights Commission (ZHRC) today signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) that formally cements collaboration between the two institutions in promoting human … Continue reading CCJPZ and ZHRC Seal Historic Pact to Advance Human Rights in Zimbabwe
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