Mboro had voiced worries about “church drain,” saying that if crime and economic decay are not addressed, South Africa will be left with financially poor worshipers. Last year alone, 33 of his ...

Asked by Flynn about the overall state of the Church in South Africa today, Napier said the Catholic Church, if it wants to have “an impact on society,” must start with “good, strong ...

American missionary Josh Sullivan, seen in this undated photo, was reportedly kidnapped, April 10, 2025, during a church service in Motherwell, South Africa, according to members of his Tennessee ...

One in 5 of the world’s Catholics now live in Africa, and African cardinals will be key in determining Francis’s successor at the upcoming conclave.