WORK AND HUMAN DIGNITY
A young farmer holding a hoe in a field of cassava plants. In Africa, cassava is the second most important staple food after maize, providing the primary energy source for approximately 40% of the population. Due to high levels of unemployment, small- scale farming provides a dignified way of self-sustenance.
TO WORK OR NOT TO WORK
A reflection on work, unemployment, and human dignity, introducing the issue’s main theme and asking how people can remain dignified amid high levels of unemployment.
Towards an Informed and Responsible Digital Citizenship
Pope Leo XIV cautions that technological innovation, especially AI, must serve the human person rather than replace human faces, voices, responsibility, and authentic communication.
ARCHBISHOP FULTON J SHEEN SOON TO BE BEATIFIED
The Cause for Canonization of Archbishop Fulton J Sheen moves toward beatification, highlighting his legacy as a missionary communicator through radio, television, preaching, and writing.
POPE LEO XIV’S FIRST APOSTOLIC JOURNEY TO AFRICA
Pope Leo XIV is set to visit Algeria, Cameroon, Angola, and Equatorial Guinea in a ten-day apostolic journey focused on peace, faith, and Christian presence in Africa.
THE ABALONE CRISIS: A NEVER-ENDING PROBLEM
A recent R10 million abalone bust in Alberton reveals how poverty, gang networks, and international demand continue to drive illegal trade and environmental crime.
FIVE INSPIRATIONAL YOUNG PEOPLE WHO BUILT THEIR BUSINESSES FROM NOTHING
Stories of five South African entrepreneurs who built sustainable businesses from humble beginnings, showing how self-employment can create opportunity and dignity.
THE FANTASY OF FORMAL EMPLOYMENT
Mike Poithier argues that while formal job creation remains important, South Africa must also recognise and support the informal sector as a real source of work and dignity.
WALKING WITH THE UNEMPLOYED
The Catholic Church in Southern Africa accompanies unemployed youth through career guidance, mentorship, partnerships, and formation rooted in hope and human dignity.
A BITTER CHOCOLATE
Cocoa farmers in Ivory Coast face climate change, smuggling, low state-imposed prices, and political tensions in a sector crucial to the country’s economy.
THE DIGNITY OF WORK IN CATHOLIC TEACHING
Bishop Masilo John Selemela explores Catholic teaching on labour, just wages, unions, safe working conditions, and work as participation in God’s creative action.
HUMAN ACTIVITY IN THE BIBLE
Fr Joseph Caramazza reflects on work in Scripture, showing that human activity is not a curse but a vocation rooted in freedom, creation, service, and holiness.
JUSTICE FOR SICK MINEWORKERS
The Church stands with coal mineworkers suffering from occupational lung diseases, supporting legal action against mining companies and advocating for justice and recognition.
THE HANDS THAT BUILT THE BRIDGE
Alfi Oloo shares how mentorship, self-directed learning, and practical skill-building helped him build a career beyond the limits of formal education.
PLANNING FOR RETIREMENT
J Harvest shares practical reflections on retirement planning, pensions, household costs, health, financial advice, adaptability, and preparing for life after formal work.
DOROTHY DAY
A profile of Dorothy Day, founder of the Catholic Worker Movement, tracing her journey from journalism and activism to Catholic faith, pacifism, and service to the poor.
REWRITING THE FUTURE OF WORK IN MALAWI
Comboni Technical College in Lunzu, Malawi empowers young people through technical training, entrepreneurship, and skilled hands-on labour as a path to self-employment.
HELPING ONE ANOTHER CLIMB THE LADDER
Jill Williams reflects on mentorship as a vital support for career growth, professional formation, and helping people discover and refine their unique gifts.
THE EASTER VICTORY: OVERCOMING THE STRUCTURES OF SIN IN THE LABOUR DOMAIN
A reflection on Easter as a sign of liberation, calling Christians to confront unjust labour structures and stand with workers through the hope of the Resurrection.
WHO KILLED THE CHICKEN?
A light missionary anecdote about two dogs, one missing chicken, and a mystery that remains unresolved between two missionaries.
THE JOY OF THE MISSION
Fr Charlemagne Sitou Dossavi shares the missionary testimony of Fr Abraham Amuzu, whose pastoral work in Central Africa reveals the joy and patience of mission.