Category - Pius Ncube

Outspoken archbishop may return to troubled Zimbabwe

staff writers — Tue, 08 Jul 2008 09:47:57 +0100

A key church figure in the struggle against Robert Mugabe's abuses in Zimbabwe, Catholic Archbishop Pius Ncube, has said he may soon return to the country, still reeling from post-election conflict, hunger and economic chaos.

Critic of Mugabe quits over scandal

staff writers — Wed, 12 Sep 2007 08:21:13 +0100

Fierce critic of Zimbabwe President Robert Mugabe, Pius Ncube, has resigned as Roman Catholic Archbishop of Bulawayo after a sex scandal involving a married woman.

New call from Zimbabwean church leader for Mugabe to go

staff writers — Wed, 18 Jul 2007 22:15:21 +0100

The outspoken Roman Catholic Archbishop of Bulawayo, Pius Ncube, has urged Zimbabwean President Robert Mugabe to step down as the country faces deepening political and economic woes - and new reports of abuses come through.

Churches in Zimbabwe hear Easter call for liberation

Mike Crockett — Sun, 08 Apr 2007 21:00:38 +0100

The strongly-worded condemnation of oppression and injustice issued by Zimbabwe’s Catholic bishops has been highlighted by the Pope in his traditional Easter message at St Peter’s Basilica.

Archbishop says he is ready to be shot whilst resisting Mugabe

staff writers — Thu, 22 Mar 2007 16:42:16 +0000

A Roman Catholic Archbishop has said he is ready to face bullets in anti-government street protests in President Robert Mugabe's Zimbabwe.

Regime change a possibility in Zimbabwe as opposition maintains momentum

staff writers — Tue, 13 Mar 2007 21:28:00 +0000

The prospect of a nonviolent uprising against Robert Mugabe appears to be increasing by the day in Zimbabwe, fulfilling a call made two years ago, by a Catholic Archbishop.

Churches provide Zimbabwe relief and step up protests

staff writers — Sun, 26 Jun 2005 12:00:00 +0100

With UN secretary general Kofi Annan due to visit Zimbabwe this week to assess the impact of President Robert Mugabe's bulldozing of the property of the urban poor, which has caused international outrage, church agencies inside the country are planning a widespread relief programme.

Archbishop urges non-violent resistance in Zimbabwe

staff writers — Mon, 28 Mar 2005 12:00:00 +0100

Following a tradition of Christian non-violent resistance to oppression, a senior Church leader in Zimbabwe has openly called for a peaceful uprising against President Robert Mugabe.

Bishop calls for cricket boycott

staff writers — Fri, 23 Jul 2004 12:00:00 +0100

A prominent Zimbabwean cleric has urged Britain to call off a controversial cricket tour and take a harder line against Robert Mugabe, calling on churches in the UK to also take a tougher line.