In a week that has seen the death of at least 11 senior church leaders to COVID-19 worldwide, South Africa also mourns the loss of Archbishop Abel Gabuza, who died on Sunday, 17 January 2021 after succumbing to virus-related complications. He is remembered for his warmth and generosity and his desire for a united Church that is responsive to the signs of the times. spotlight.africa reports.

The Church in South Africa has lost one of its dearly loved shepherds.

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At noon today it was announced by the Holy See’s Press Office that the Holy Father Pope Francis has accepted the resignation of Bishop Kevin Dowling, C.S.s.R. as Bishop of the Diocese of Rustenburg, and has appointed the Vicar-General of the Archdiocese of Pretoria, Fr. Robert Mogapi Mphiwe, to be the new Bishop of Rustenburg. At the same time, it was also announced that the current Bishop of Eshowe, Bishop Xolelo Thaddaeus Kumalo has been transferred to care for the Diocese of Witbank.

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