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Nuncio meets Zimbabwe government minister after clash over Catholic bishops’ letter
The Vatican’s representative in Zimbabwe met a senior government official Wednesday amid tensions following a pastoral letter issued by the... Read more
Catholic bishops in southern Africa thank Pope Francis for 300,000 euro donation
The bishops’ conferences of Zambia, Zimbabwe, and Malawi thanked Pope Francis last week for his gift of 300,000 euros to... Read more
Nuncio supports Catholic archbishop denounced by Zimbabwe official
The Pope’s representative in Zimbabwe has expressed solidarity with a Catholic archbishop after he was harshly criticized by a government... Read more
Harare archdiocese releases pastoral plan for small Christian communities
The Archdiocese of Harare has released a pastoral plan to instigate smaller community cells aimed at fostering an intimate Christian... Read more
Farmers in Zimbabwe facing severe droughts, hunger crisis, CRS says
As severe drought conditions continue in Zimbabwe, close to 7 million people are facing food shortages, a Catholic aid agency... Read more
This secular Franciscan lived among lepers. Could he become Zimbabwe’s first saint?
British-born John Bradburne, who died in Zimbabwe 40 years ago, could be on his way to becoming the country’s first... Read more
Zimbabwe conference urges cooperation to fight human trafficking
A recent conference in Zimbabwe encouraged government officials, church leaders and academics to work together to fight human trafficking. Read more
‘Zimbabwe is burning’: Bishops call for peace amid violent protests, crackdown
As political protests in Zimbabwe have turned violent and even fatal, reportedly leaving at least 12 people dead, the bishops... Read more
As Zimbabwe election approaches, Christian leaders stress peace, civility
Christian leaders in Zimbabwe are stressing the need for civility and a peaceful transition as the country prepares for a... Read more
As Zimbabwe's president resigns, Catholic bishops call for peace and patience
As events continue to unfold surrounding the resignation of Zimbabwe’s President Robert Mugabe, Catholic bishops of the country have called... Read more
Amid protests, Zimbabwe's Christian leaders band together to speak out
In Zimbabwe, there are protests against the government and officials’ harsh treatment of a Christian pastor whose video about his... Read more
