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Voices
Russell Pollitt, S.J.
Russell Pollitt, S.J., is America’s Johannesburg correspondent.
@rpollittsj
Articles by Russell Pollitt, S.J.
Dispatches
South Africa's universities face violent protests over tuition hikes.
Russell Pollitt, S.J.
Some stand behind the students while others have condemned their actions as “criminal” and “thuggery.”
Pope Francis walks to his seat during a meeting with bishops from South Africa at the Vatican April 25. The bishops were making their "ad limina" visits to the Vatican to report on the status of their dioceses in 2014. (CNS photo/L'Osservatore Romano)
FaithDispatches
The Southern Cross—South Africa’s only Catholic publication since 1920
Russell Pollitt, S.J.
The newspaper carries both local and international church news and has been published in English since 1920.
Michael Lewis, S.J. (Photo by Russell Pollitt)
Dispatches
Into Africa: The Jesuits in Africa and Madagascar
Russell Pollitt, S.J.
The church is vibrant and 25 percent of the population of Africa, which is now 1.2 billion, is under the age of 25.
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First Impressions: Archbishop Wells comes to South Africa
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“The nuncio is here to help build communion between the local church and Pope Francis.”
A confirmation class in Kwangwanase
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Good news from southern Africa: A church that is growing
Russell Pollitt, S.J.
“Maybe we did not have a problem, but an opportunity with the gift of those more than 100 people who want to witness with their lives [to] the presence of the risen Lord among us.”
Politics & SocietyDispatches
South African Catholic bishops caution against threats of armed conflict as political tensions rise.
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“We are deeply saddened to hear of war rhetoric by the leader of the Economic Freedom Fighters” Bishop Gabuza said.
Politics & SocietyDispatches
Political corruption and clashing egos push South Africa to the abyss.
Russell Pollitt, S.J.
Two power-hungry individuals may drag the country deeper into crisis for their own selfish gain.
FaithDispatches
Malawi bishops offer strong national critique in Year of Mercy
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The bishops urge the country’s faithful to reject pessimism in the face of Malawi’s problems
Young people gather for a group photo after a Mass for peace at the University of Pretoria in South Africa Feb. 25. (CNS photo/Kim Ludbrook, EPA)
Synod on the Family
Bishops of South Africa welcome Pope Francis’ exhortation
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“It deepens our appreciation of the beauty of marriage and family as a God-given gift.”
Bishop Kevin Dowling on the day of the celebration of his silver jubilee of episcopal ordination.
Dispatches
Bishop Kevin Dowling: South Africa’s “voice of the voiceless”
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His advice for new bishops: “Start off very slowly, listen deeply to your people...‘Be’ with them!”