4th Sunday of Easter Year A, 26 April 2026
Acts 2:14a, 36–41 , Psalm 23, 1 Peter 2:20b–25 and John 10:1–10
The gospel reading places into sharp focus the mission of Jesus as a Good Shepherd:...
The Holy Father, Pope Leo XIV, concludes his Apostolic journey to Angola, and IMBISA is present.
Pope Leo XIV's visit to Angola (Southern Africa) from April 18 to 21, 2026, is a highly significant event,...
From 28–30 April 2026, IMBISA will convene a meeting on communication and disability with the theme: “Bridging the Gap: A Regional Conference on Communication and Disability in the IMBISA Region.” Hosted in Pretoria, South...
The Zimbabwe Catholic Bishops’ Conference has taken note of the recent public statements made by the President of the United States, Mr Donald J. Trump, concerning the Holy Father, Pope Leo XIV, which...
Jesus, Cleopas and Me
The Gospel of the Emmaus journey presents us with three protagonists. Jesus joins two disciples, but only one is named: Cleopas. The other remains unnamed.
When that happens in the New Testament,...
Pope Leo XIV on an Apostolic Journey to Africa
Pope Leo XIV is in Cameroon, Africa, where he arrived on April 15, 2026, for the second leg of his apostolic journey through the continent. The...
Pope Leo XIV appoints Fr. Motlastsi Meshack Phomane as Bishop of Bethlehem Diocese, South Africa.
Praise be to our Lord Jesus Christ!
The Holy Father, Pope Leo XIV, has appointed Reverend Father Motlastsi Meshack Phomane,...
His Holiness, Pope Leo XIV, has appointed Fr. Patrick Ngwenya as Bishop of Chinhoyi, Zimbabwe
With hearts overflowing with joy, IMBISA jubilantly received the news of the appointment of Father Patrick Ngwenya as the new...
SECOND SUNDAY OF EASTER
Introduction
Dear friends today we are celebrating the second Sunday of Easter also known as Divine Mercy Sunday. Today's readings invite us to experience the risen Jesus in a deeper way through...
Pope Leo XIV appoints Bishop Osório Citora Afonso as Apostolic Administrator of the Archdiocese of Beira, Mozambique
IMBISA joins in prayer upon the announcement of the appointment of Bishop Osório Citora Afonso, Bishop of Quelimane,...
