Catholic bishops warn over Constitutional Amendment No. 3, urge government to return to the people
By Staff Reporter HARARE — Zimbabwe’s Catholic bishops have issued a strongly worded pastoral message warning that the proposed Constitution of Zimbabwe Amendment (No. 3) Bill, 2026 could weaken democratic safeguards, concentrate power in the Executive, and undermine the will of citizens. Debate is intensifying over the reforms, which, if passed, will extend the current administration’s […]
Catholic bishops urge senators to reject proposed abortion law ahead of decisive vote
By Staff Reporter HARARE — The Zimbabwe Catholic Bishops’ Conference (ZCBC) has urged senators to reject the Medical Services Amendment Bill, describing it as a “deliberate termination of unborn life” and a threat to Zimbabwe’s moral foundations. In a pastoral statement dated 4 February 2026, to be read at all Masses on 8 February, the bishops […]