Search / Catholics
Zimbabwe churches praying for Mnangagwa to hand over power peacefully
Church leaders in Zimbabwe are expressing hope for a peaceful transition of power following President Emmerson Mnangagwa's commitment to adhere to the constitution and retire after his second term end...Published: 21 Jul 2024 at 20:10hrs | 529 | by Staff reporter
Pope's representative tours Victoria Falls
Archbishop Janusz Stanislaw Urbańczyk, the newly appointed Roman Catholic Church's Apostolic Nuncio to Zimbabwe, visited Victoria Falls on Wednesday as part of a three-day tour of the Hwange Diocese....Published: 05 Jul 2024 at 11:03hrs | 3 | by Staff reporter
The ambiguous essence of Valentine's day
As social beings wired for celebration, human life is marked by various milestones. Births are celebrated, puberty initiations are observed in some cultures, weddings announce unions, and even divorce...Published: 12 Feb 2024 at 11:44hrs | 11 | by Bishop John Carter
Zimbabwe condemns Pope Francis over same sex marriages
Catholic congregants in Zimbabwe have expressed disquiet at the Vatican's move to allow the church's priests to bless same-sex couples, saying this is abominable in the majority of African countries a...Published: 25 Dec 2023 at 09:30hrs | 10 | by Staff reporter
African priests reject Pope's endorsement of gay marriages
In an extraordinary pushback against Pope Francis, some Catholic bishops in Africa, Poland and elsewhere say they will not implement the new Vatican policy allowing blessings for same-sex couples....Published: 25 Dec 2023 at 08:44hrs | 24 | by Associated Press
Leviticus 20:13 - Pope approves blessings for same-sex couples
Pope Francis has formally approved allowing priests to bless same-sex couples, with a new document explaining a radical change in Vatican policy by insisting that people seeking God's love and mercy s...Published: 19 Dec 2023 at 11:48hrs | 12 | by Staff reporter
Catholics Bishops in Zimbabwe wades into Zimbabwe opposition factionalism
CATHOLIC Bishops in Zimbabwe have decried what they are terming a "new form" of post-election violence characterized by "recalls of the elected" political candidates in the Southern African nation....Published: 26 Nov 2023 at 08:38hrs | 7 | by Staff reporter
Nelson Chamisa's Alienating 100 Page Manifesto
The Citizen Coalition for Change (CCC) lost in the 2023 electoral plebiscite, and as expected immediately rejected the results complaining the elections were "marred by vote suppression and egregious ...Published: 29 Aug 2023 at 22:29hrs | | by Dr Moses Moyo
Chiwenga preaches peace
Vice President Constantino Chiwenga has called on people to uphold peace and harmony as a prerequisite for development. VP Chiwenga, a devout Catholic, made the call when he joined fellow Cath...Published: 03 Apr 2023 at 06:24hrs | 1 | by Staff reporter
Pastors4ED call for sanctions removal
As Zimbabwe and the region commemorate the SADC Anti-Sanctions Day today, Pastors for Economic Development (Pastors4ED) have added their voices in calling for the immediate and unconditional lifting o...Published: 25 Oct 2022 at 06:01hrs | 1 | by Staff reporter
Remembering gukurahundi genocide
The spirit of Mthwakazi insecurity and why the Mthwakazi prosecutor general must bring the perpetrators of these henious crimes to justice.Greetings to all!For forty-two years, the insecur...Published: 31 Aug 2022 at 06:36hrs | 8 | by Dr Churchill Mpiyesizwe Guduza
Opposition: Politics and Pisgah sight fallacy
A student of CultureAT heart and at soul, I am a student of culture.This is why I opted to read Literature at college, much of it drawn from the Western World.But that was to g...Published: 20 Aug 2022 at 07:15hrs | 12 | by @Jamwanda2 on Saturday
116-year old Inyathi Mission still exudes medieval charm
WITH walls of red-coloured rustic clay face bricks, the medieval 116-year-old Inyathi Mission, the country’s oldest Christian mission station and first to offer education to blacks in Zimbabwe still...Published: 27 Jun 2022 at 08:31hrs | 7 | by Staff reporter
116-year Inyathi Mission still looks charming
WITH walls of red-coloured rustic clay face bricks, the medieval 116-year-old Inyathi Mission, the country's oldest Christian mission station and first to offer education to blacks in Zimbabwe still l...Published: 27 Jun 2022 at 06:49hrs | 17 | by Staff Reporter
Mnangagwa mourns Catholic Bishop
PRESIDENT Mnangagwa joined the Munyanyi family and the Catholic family in the country in mourning the passing on of prominent Bishop Emeritus Martin Munyanyi.Bishop Munyanyi died last Sunday a...Published: 22 May 2022 at 08:30hrs | | by Staff reporter
Western hegemony is nearing its end!
This article is reproduced from the public account: Guo Rong (ID: xuu5336)Recently, at an internal meeting, a certain President made a general analysis of the current international situation. ...Published: 11 Mar 2022 at 06:13hrs | | by President
Why I wrote Mnangagwa book
Former MDC politician Eddie Cross says he could not turn down an opportunity to write President Emmerson Mnangagwa's autobiography because he was impressed with his attitude.Cross (EC), the au...Published: 19 Sep 2021 at 08:34hrs | 1 | by Staff reporter
Ndebele Chiefs are the problem and Obert Gutu is the scapegoat
As far as I can remember, our Chiefs have been a problem since this country was colonized by "those without knees", the British colonial master. During the colonial times, the Chiefs were the better h...Published: 28 Jun 2021 at 18:33hrs | 4 | by Nomazulu Thata
Mwonzora ramps up dialogue push
OPPOSITION leader Douglas Mwonzora will tomorrow name the MDC team that will lead the party's planned national dialogue with President Emmerson Mnangagwa and other key stakeholders in the country....Published: 23 Feb 2021 at 20:23hrs | | by Staff reporter
Zanu-PF tears into Chamisa's MDC
ZANU-PF says the MDC is now operating from "the last chance saloon" to work with the former liberation movement and other political parties in the interests of the country and its long-suffering citiz...Published: 15 Feb 2021 at 18:18hrs | | by Staff reporter
When God uncovers mortal men
The true length of a frog is known on the day it dies. Such has been wisdom since time immemorial. Juxtaposing that with the recent deaths of Genius 'Ginimbi' Kadunungure and Lazarus '...Published: 10 Nov 2020 at 12:51hrs | | by Josiah Mucharowana in Pretoria
The Christian attack against the native family and The Native Religion Beyond Jerusalem! Rome and London
"I have travelled across the length and breath of africa and I have not seen one person who is a beggar, who is a thief such wealth I have seen in this country such high moral values, people of ...Published: 25 Aug 2019 at 22:36hrs | | by Reginald Thabani Gola
UZ students grill Prophet Magaya
UNIVERSITY of Zimbabwe students had an opportunity to grill Prophetic Healing and Deliverance founder, Prophet Walter Magaya in a question and answer session at the campus' Great Hall on Tuesday....Published: 02 May 2019 at 19:08hrs | 1 | by Staff reporter
How Mnagagwa threatened Eddie Cross into submission
The recent remarks by former MDC MP Eddie Cross in support of President Emmerson Mnangagwa should be read in the context of the Gukurahundi Genocide era when Mnangagwa threatened Cross exiled Professo...Published: 30 Apr 2019 at 10:26hrs | 3 | by Mandla Ndlovu
Sanctions and jecha affect Zimbabwe's response to natural disasters
I rise to give a statement on the condition of Cyclone Idai which has affected people in Manicaland and many other provinces and to state what Government is undertaking in order to relieve the pressur...Published: 22 Mar 2019 at 06:30hrs | | by July Moyo
'Vapostori have influence on election results'
A STUDY recently released by think-tank the Research and Advocacy Unit (RAU) has revealed that members of the religious apostolic sect (Vapostori) are mostly affiliated to the ruling Zanu-PF party, re...Published: 28 Jan 2019 at 11:06hrs | | by Staff reporter
Mnangagwa's delegation meets Catholic Bishops
A high-powered government delegation comprising Vice President Constantino Chiwenga and the Minister of Defence and War Veterans Cde Oppah Muchinguri Kashiri are meeting with five bishops from differe...Published: 25 Jan 2019 at 14:44hrs | | by Staff reporter
Vote wisely: Church
THE Catholic Commission for Justice and Peace in Zimbabwe (CCJP) yesterday urged Zimbabweans to cast their vote prudently and bravely for the greater good of the nation.Addressing Journalists ...Published: 28 Jul 2018 at 09:32hrs | | by Staff reporter
Allow Catholic Priests to marry
The resignation/firing of Chilean Catholic Bishops over cover-up of sexual abuse of young boys is 'too little too late'. Churches must be places of hope, solace, healing and worship, not the devil's w...Published: 12 Jun 2018 at 12:57hrs | | by Thomas Murisa
Catholic nun sings from the grave
'Kunyangwe Zvino Tenzi Anoti' is a Roman Catholic song which marks the beginning of Lent.It is a signature tune for Ash Wednesday service, which is part of the celebration of the death and res...Published: 12 Nov 2017 at 07:38hrs | 1 | by Staff reporter
Drawing parallels between Robert Mugabe and Nkosana Moyo
This article is responding to Dumisani Muleya! "Nkosana best candidate available...Published: 06 Nov 2017 at 10:51hrs | | by Nomazulu Thata
Daily Sociology Questions And Answers with Sir Mwiinde
Question Religion in modern society is the masses opium or tool for development. DiscussComment overview...Published: 18 Oct 2017 at 12:24hrs | | by Sir Mwiinde (Author, Sociologist and Mentor)
No need to go Pentacostal, says Catholic Church
ROMAN Catholic exorcist Father Goodluck Smoko has taken a swipe at priests who have neglected the much sought after ministry of healing, deliverance and exorcism.Fr Smoko said this has promote...Published: 25 Jun 2017 at 12:07hrs | | by Desire Ncube
Arrupe College breaks new ground
THE transformation of Arrupe College into a fully fledged university is expected to open avenues for internationally acclaimed Jesuit professors to be attached to the Jesuits Institution.Arupp...Published: 04 Jun 2017 at 20:20hrs | | by Staff reporter
Prominent Masvingo businessman Manyumbu dies
A Prominent Masvingo-based businessman Nicholas Pedzisai Manyumbu (77) has died.He died last Friday at The Avenues Clinic in Harare after battling prostate cancer for over three years.Manyumbu...Published: 05 Apr 2017 at 06:54hrs | | by Staff Reporter
Day of surprises on Mugabe's birthday
President Mugabe, who turned 93 yesterday, was treated to a number of surprises as a "birthday boy" including a colourful party hosted by staff in his office at his Munhumutapa Offices.The...Published: 22 Feb 2017 at 05:57hrs | | by Staff reporter
Birthday parties 'surprise' Mugabe (93)
Aging 93 year old President Robert Mugabe on Tuesday said he was 'surprised' by a string of functions rolled out to mark his birthday.But over the years staff at his office at his ...Published: 22 Feb 2017 at 05:37hrs | | by Alice Dube
Zim Catholics suffer from donor syndrome
Roman Catholics in Zimbabwe have been accused of suffering from a donor syndrome as they want all projects in the church to be carried out for them by donors.This was said by Gweru Diocese hea...Published: 03 Oct 2016 at 09:54hrs | | by Staff Reporter
When a Nation lacks self-belief
I AM conflicted. I would have wanted to deal with David Coltart's book or, better still, deal with the whole debate around bond notes, both of them quite urgent and substantive. But I find myself havi...Published: 14 May 2016 at 09:16hrs | 1 | by Nathaniel Manheru
National pledge: The hallmark of patriotism
WHAT is clear is that most nations have national pledges of sorts.Whether these should be compulsory is another thing. Right now Zimbabwe is in a polarised State that to some, anything introdu...Published: 04 May 2016 at 07:05hrs | | by Nick Mangwana
Catholics mum over the national pledge
THE noise surrounding the controversial national pledge has reached boiling point with some traditional churches that run mission schools ordering their institutions to disassociate themselves from th...Published: 03 May 2016 at 16:00hrs | | by Staff Reporter
ZAOGA opens University: A contribution to society
About two weeks ago, this publication carried a story about President Robert Mugabe thanking and congratulating a well known Zimbabwean church, the Zimbabwe Assemblies of God Africa (ZAOGA) led by Pro...Published: 30 Mar 2016 at 06:49hrs | | by Saul Gwakuba Ndlovu
The demi-gods called spiritual fathers
THE proliferation of a crop of young "prophets" leading Pentecostal churches has seen the emergence of "spiritual fathers" who are often treated as demi-gods.When the spiritual fathers walk in...Published: 05 Mar 2016 at 23:09hrs | | by Brian Chitemba and Desire Ncube
Mnangagwa arrives in Rome
VICE President Emmerson Mnangagwa arrived here yesterday to attend the 9th International Meeting of Justice Ministers on the abolition of the death penalty. Mnangagwa oversees the Ministry of ...Published: 22 Feb 2016 at 05:38hrs | | by Takunda Maodza
Catholics in Zimbabwe launch TV channel
An online television channel "Catholics in Zimbabwe", which is running under the name "Perch TV" has been launched. The TV channel was launched on January 1 on various social media platforms i...Published: 06 Jan 2016 at 05:12hrs | | by Sophia Chese
Mugabe takes front row at Pope's historic address
PRESIDENT Mugabe yesterday took his place front and centre among other world leaders in the General Assembly Hall at the United Nations for Pope Francis' historic address at the opening of the Summit ...Published: 26 Sep 2015 at 10:35hrs | | by From Mabasa
Catholics flock to divorce in Zimbabwe
Scores of Catholics in the country are reportedly applying for divorce after the Vatican reformed the marriage annulment process.The new measures come into effect on December 8 this year....Published: 21 Sep 2015 at 06:36hrs | | by Staff reporter
Catholic woman collapse and dies in bathroom
A Roman Catholic woman from Mucheke in Masvingo collapsed and died in her bathroom on Sunday as she was preparing to go and attend a mass conducted by the Apostolic Nuncio His Excellence Archbisho...Published: 26 Jul 2015 at 08:34hrs | | by Staff Reporter
She defied convention and broke the glass ceiling - Part 1
My name is Sister Bernadette. My actual birth name is Siboniso. I was born in 1957 in Bulawayo at Mpilo Hospital. My father worked in the industries and my mother was a fulltime housewife. My family l...Published: 25 May 2015 at 14:14hrs | 4 | by Nomazulu Thata - taken from eBook: 'Sweetmother'
Sexually abused Girl-Child says: Zimbabwe neglected my childhood and Britain crushed my future dreams - pt2
True story of Nozipho Godlwayo, Part two, - taken from the book 'Sweetmother...Published: 08 May 2015 at 21:32hrs | 1 | by Nomazulu Thata
Load More Stories
