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 →

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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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 →

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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 →

By Fr.Methuli Lanele Moyo On Sunday, the 3rd of November, St. Martin De Porres Zhombe Mission celebrated its 60th anniversary with a remarkable and vibrant celebration. The day began with a Holy Mass presided over by Bishop Rudolf Nyandoro of Gweru, concelebrated by diocesan priests, with a congregation that included the religious, lay faithful, community … Continue reading ST. MARTIN DE PORRES ZHOMBE MISSION AT 60 →

By Fr. Johnston Z. Mlambo HARARE, ZIMBABWE—Caritas Zimbabwe today (October 9, 2024) launched its 2025-2030 Strategic Plan during a high-profile event at the Bronte Hotel in Harare. While this strategic plan operates within the broader framework of Zimbabwe’s Vision 2030, Caritas Zimbabwe’s focus remains on promoting sustainable community development, localization, and social enterprise to empower … Continue reading Caritas Zimbabwe Looks Local →

By Fr. Johnston Z. Mlambo The second session of the Synod of Bishops on Synodality began with a penitential vigil in the Vatican on October 1, during which Pope Francis asked for forgiveness for the sins of the baptized. The vigil included testimonies, such as that of a sexual abuse victim. The Pope emphasised that … Continue reading The Second Session of the Synod of Bishops on Synodality Begins in the Vatican →

By Fr. Johnston Mlambo In a collaborative effort to promote the knowledge and appreciation of the Bible, the Daughters of St. Paul, also known as the Pauline Sisters, together with the Pastoral Centre of the Zimbabwe Catholic Bishops' Conference (ZCBC), had a Bible Day at St. Francis of Assisi Parish in Waterfalls - Harare on … Continue reading Pauline Sisters and ZCBC Pastoral Centre Collaborate to Bring the Word of God to Parishes →

By Fr. Johnston Z. Mlambo In a crucial effort to address the pressing issues of climate change and food insecurity in Zimbabwe, the Catholic Commission for Justice and Peace Zimbabwe (CCJPZ) hosted an engagement meeting today with members of Parliament at Africa Synod House. The meeting, which focused on climate change and food security peace-building … Continue reading Catholic Commission for Justice and Peace Zimbabwe (CCJPZ) Hosts Meeting on Climate Change and Food Insecurity →

By Fr. Johnston Z. Mlambo The Church must self-introspect and start acting justly to be a credible witness, advocate, and promoter of justice, peace, and integral human development. This message resonated at the SECAM Secretaries' meeting in Brazzaville, where solutions to Africa's challenges were discussed. The second day of the SECAM Secretaries' meeting began with … Continue reading Church Urged to Act Justly for Credibility at SECAM Meeting in Brazzaville →

By Sibonginkosi P. Ndlovu and Buhlebenkosi Tshili It is a fact beyond doubt that mental health issues are more topical today than ever before. This is due to the rising incidence of mental illnesses, which cause significant difficulties in all aspects of life: in an individual's life, in relationships, among family members, in communities, and … Continue reading A Multi-Sectorial and Inter-Denominational Mental Health Summit Held in the Archdiocese of Bulawayo →