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Pius Ncube still doing the Lord's work
Archbishop Emeritus Pius Ncube, former head of the Roman Catholic Church in Bulawayo, has broken his silence nearly two decades after a sex scandal involving a married congregant, Rosemary Sibanda, in...Published: 01 Jul 2024 at 03:49hrs | 68 | by Staff reporter
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 | 8 | 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 | 22 | 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 | 11 | by Staff reporter
Gospel of Barnabas challenges the crucifixion of Jesus Christ?
A Bible believed to be 1,500 years old challenges the crucifixion of Jesus Christ, proposing that it was Judas who was crucified by Roman soldiers. This ancient text, known as the Gospel of Barnabas, ...Published: 04 Oct 2023 at 06:37hrs | 2 | by Historic Vids
Former Pope Benedict XVI dies at 95
Former Pope Benedict XVI has died at his Vatican residence.He was 95.His successor Pope Francis confirmed the death through a statemet....Published: 31 Dec 2022 at 15:28hrs | | by Simbarashe Sithole
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 | 10 | by @Jamwanda2 on Saturday
Chiwenga lauds Catholic church
VICE President Dr Constantino Chiwenga has commended the Roman Catholic Church for its contribution in improving the education sector by maintaining high standards at its schools countrywide.S...Published: 03 Jul 2022 at 09:21hrs | | by Staff reporter
Zimbabwe won't fall prey to Western fables, fabrications
DRUMS are beating, so high to a deafening crescendo as Zimbabwe hurtles towards the 2023 elections. Of course, the ground is already uneven because President Mnangagwa has been implementing pro-people...Published: 25 May 2022 at 06:28hrs | | by Staff reporter
Zimbabwe's upper-middle income economy plans in disarray
PRESIDENT Mnangagwa has said his administration will be able to push to fulfil its long-term plan of transforming Zimbabwe into an upper-middle income economy in line with Vision 2030 if the illegal e...Published: 15 Nov 2021 at 05:26hrs | 6 | by Staff reporter
Breakthrough as Zimbabwe pastors meet Anglican leader over sanctions
A delegation of Zimbabwean clerics organized as the Zimbabwe churches' sanctions relief initiative (ZICSRI) on Monday held a meeting with Anglican's global leader met the Archbishop of Canterbury, Jus...Published: 08 Nov 2021 at 19:54hrs | 6 | by Mandla Ndlovu
Conduct of US Embassy shocks Mnangagwa
President Mnangagwa has said his cordial engagements with US President Joe Biden left him stunned at the way the US Embassy in Harare conducted itself.He said this in an interview with journal...Published: 04 Nov 2021 at 06:15hrs | | by Staff reporter
Catholic nuns seize control of US$2m Covid-19 project
CATHOLIC Church nuns, through Sisters of the Little Company of Mary (LCM), owners of St. Anne's Hospital in Harare, have acrimoniously seized control of the refurbished health facility's Covid-19 cent...Published: 02 Aug 2021 at 08:38hrs | | by Staff reporter
Nkomo family hailed for preserving Father Zimbabwe legacy
Government has paid tribute to the family of the late former Vice President of Zimbabwe, Dr Joshua Mqabuko Nkomo for the work they have done in preserving the legacy of Father Zimbabwe.Speakin...Published: 04 Jun 2021 at 07:08hrs | | by Staff reporter
A call to all Mthwakazi organisations to have unity of purpose
As I extend my greetings to you all, please note that I write to you as a citizen of Mthwakazi, whose identity, values, beliefs are Mthwakazian and whose allegiance is to Mthwakazi. What a journ...Published: 28 Apr 2021 at 20:31hrs | | by Dr Churchill Mpiyesizwe Guduza
For there is no authority except from God
After taking a lengthy Covid 19 induced sabbatical from church, yours truly had an opportunity to attend one this week which was characterised by a blast sermon which was topical, intellectually and s...Published: 28 Aug 2020 at 18:55hrs | | by Tafara Shumba
Pope Francis begin Southern Africa visit this week, not coming to Zimbabwe though
Pope Francis arrived late for his weekly address in St. Peter's Square on Sunday, explaining that he had been stuck in an elevator in the Vatican for 25 minutes and had to be freed by firefighters....Published: 02 Sep 2019 at 07:52hrs | | by Reuters
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
Zimbabwe be calm
In the 1960's a time when the world was ever divided with prospects of a third world war running supreme due to the nuclear arms race and technological advancements. The Catholic Church led then by bl...Published: 05 Mar 2019 at 22:31hrs | | by Terence Simbi
Chamisa and Mwonzora fight turns nasty
The ongoing struggle to be MDC's leader is a sign of just how hegemonic the party's left has become. The contest between Nelson Chamisa and Douglas Mwonzora has shown worrying flashes of acrimony, bot...Published: 28 Feb 2019 at 17:07hrs | | by Dr Masimba Mavaza
African religion comprises of witches, satanists, spiritualists, spirit mediums
African religion comprises of witches, satanists, spiritualists, spirit mediums, healers, kings and queens. While Christianity remains as that or those institutions preaching, teaching and prophesying...Published: 18 Feb 2019 at 14:50hrs | 8 | by Reginald Thabani Gola
Military brutality now global crisis for Mnangagwa
The ongoing savage crackdown by the military against innocent civilians - including killings, rape, torture and horrendous beatings of law-abiding citizens - has become a full-blown international huma...Published: 28 Jan 2019 at 11:16hrs | | by Staff reporter
'If you arrest Chamisa, also arrest the Pope'
MDC Vice President Morgen Komichi says the government should proceed to arrest the head of the Catholic Church, Pope Francis if it was determined to account for leaders of the various groups that took...Published: 23 Jan 2019 at 12:52hrs | 1 | by newzimbabwe
What ED and world leaders talked about 2018 did they come true?
New Year's speeches by world leaders don't typically contain much news, but taken together, they offer a helpful view of the global mindset as we turn the calendar. So here's a look at the most notabl...Published: 31 Dec 2018 at 19:09hrs | | by Dr Masimba Mavaza
How powerful is the Zimbabwe passport?
There are few things more liberating than travel -- although some passports offer more freedom than others.A new report published October 9, 2018, reveals just how many borders some travel doc...Published: 16 Oct 2018 at 19:41hrs | 2 | by CNN
The continuous aggression in the unmaking of African religion
African religion continues to suffer violence and aggression in the post-colonial era in the hands of its own target beneficiaries! (Matthew 11:12). And it is them that must rise and save it by force ...Published: 28 May 2018 at 15:58hrs | 24 | by Reginald T. Gola
Catholic priest fired
The Roman Catholic has fired controversial and self-styled anti-Government cleric, Father Rungano Muchineripi of Archdiocese of Harare, but did not disclose the reasons, although speculation is rife t...Published: 13 Dec 2017 at 09:59hrs | | by Staff reporter
Who is Father Fidelis Mukonori SJ, Mugabe's Handler and Chief Negotiator?
The word SJ means Society of Jesus. It is an elite Catholic Intelligence Unit found in almost all countries around the world. Its members are sworn on an Oath of Secrecy to serve and protect the Pope,...Published: 21 Nov 2017 at 10:25hrs | | by Stephen Jakes
How to spot a coup!
Zimbabwe's President Robert Mugabe has been detained by the country's military, who have seized control of the national broadcaster, ZBC.Soldiers and army vehicles are on the streets of the ca...Published: 16 Nov 2017 at 08:00hrs | | by BBC
Zimbabwe traditional healer wants Pope meeting
Sekuru Kamwelo Banda - the popular Harare-based traditional healer, herbalist and spiritualist - has a burning desire to one day travel to Vatican City and meet Pope Francis, from whom he said he draw...Published: 30 Sep 2017 at 23:56hrs | 1 | by Staff reporter
South Africa: Dirty, dirty politics
THE ruling African National Congress (ANC) is going for its elective congress in December to choose who is going to replace President Jacob Zuma as his term at the helm of the revolutionary party expi...Published: 06 Sep 2017 at 06:36hrs | | by Tichaona Zindoga
Herald reporters on trips with Mugabe receive $1,000 per day allowance
Despite his advancing years and increasing frailty, 93-year-old Zimbabwean President Robert Mugabe shows few signs of losing his love for foreign travel, a predilection that is costing his cash-strapp...Published: 26 May 2017 at 15:27hrs | 1 | by Reuters
In Mujuru's Party, they break each other's knee caps
Of course political pressure comes in many ways, and manifests in many forms.In Mujuru's National People's Party, they break each other's knee caps in order to hurt Zanu-PF! In the MDCs, they ...Published: 02 Apr 2017 at 13:03hrs | | by Nathaniel Manheru
Corporal punishment must never be viewed as violence
Editor,Children have to be put on a leash. A child who grows without the leash of fear of the stick meanders boundlessly into forbidden seams of the social realm. The element of force is an es...Published: 11 Mar 2017 at 12:25hrs | | by Chigumbu Warikandwa
Spare the rod and spoil the child
We keep a German shepherd at home. He is quite an intelligent and polite dog. He is very inquisitive and playful with every new person it meets. It is very alert and energetic.The dog weighs a...Published: 06 Mar 2017 at 13:56hrs | | by Chigumbu Warikandwa
This little girl Linda Masarira ship out of Mathebeleland!
They both evidently hate the people of Mathebeleland with passion. They both know how to insult the people of Mathebeleland and unprovoked. Both Grace Mugabe and Linda Masarira can casually insult the...Published: 16 Dec 2016 at 07:08hrs | | by Nomazulu Thata
Horror Zimbabwe torture accounts released
New York based Human Rights Watch (HRW) has released horrific details of rights defenders and pro-democracy activists being tortured by police and intelligence operatives during the recent anti-govern...Published: 03 Nov 2016 at 09:57hrs | | by Staff reporter
'Mnangagwa lied the world on Dzamara'
VICE-President Emmerson Mnangagwa yesterday reportedly claimed the government was working with Zimbabwe Lawyers for Human Rights (ZLHR) and the family of abducted human rights activist, Itai Dzama...Published: 03 Nov 2016 at 06:54hrs | | by Staff reporter
Christians should apologise to gay people, says Pope Francis
Rome - Pope Francis said Sunday that Christians and the Roman Catholic Church should apologise to gay people and seek their forgiveness for the way they have been treated.Speaking to repor...Published: 27 Jun 2016 at 08:00hrs | | by Agencies
Pressure mounting on Minister David Parirenyatwa
Pressure is mounting on Health and Child Care minister David Parirenyatwa - who has seemingly gone AWOL - to step up and resolve the intensifying tiff between doctors and medical aid societies....Published: 18 Jun 2016 at 20:59hrs | | by Staff reporter
Orlando shooting, an act of terror and hate says Obama
Washington - President Barack Obama decried the deadliest mass shooting in American history on Sunday as an "act of terror" and an "act of hate" targeting a place of "solidarity and empowerment" for g...Published: 12 Jun 2016 at 20:49hrs | | by AP
'Pray for Zimbabwe,' Minister pleads with Pope Francis
One of President's cabinet ministers recently pleaded with Pope Francis to pay for Zimbabwe as the economic turmoil takes toll yet again on the long suffering Zimbabweans. Health minister ...Published: 07 Jun 2016 at 08:10hrs | | 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
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
Mnangagwa flies back from Rome
VICE President Emmerson Mnangagwa is back home from Rome, Italy where he attended the 9th edition of the International Congress of Ministers of Justice on the abolition of the death penalty. M...Published: 24 Feb 2016 at 18:59hrs | | by Staff reporter
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
Woman raped 43,200 times
In one of the worst cases of human trafficking, a survivor from Mexico has told CNN how she was raped 43 200 times after falling into the hands of traffickers.Karla Jacinto said she was forced...Published: 12 Nov 2015 at 17:48hrs | | by CNN
An open letter to Pope Francis; kindly talk to Mugabe - Zimbabweans have suffered enough
27 September 2015 His Holiness, Pope Francis Apostolic Palace Vatican City, 00120 Vatican. Most Holy Father ...Published: 27 Sep 2015 at 01:04hrs | | by Nkosilathi Emmanuel Moyo
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
Mugabe: A revolutionary icon who lost his way?
PRESIDENT Robert Mugabe turned 91 on Saturday and his ruling Zanu PF party plans to hold a lavish party - replete with musical concerts - in his honour.In power for more than three decades, th...Published: 22 Feb 2015 at 09:34hrs | | by Agencies
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