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Church in Africa

Priest reassignments spark ‘syncretism crisis’

South African parishioners plan to appeal the reassignment of their pastor, who reportedly engages in traditional healing practices.

Luke Coppen
Mar 10, 2026
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Parishioners in South Africa plan to appeal Wednesday against a decision to reassign their pastor, which they believe was taken because the priest reportedly engages in traditional African healing practices.

Fr. Sifiso Ndlovu celebrates Mass at the Immaculate Conception Catholic Church in Pinetown, South Africa, on Aug. 28, 2021. Credit: @theimmaculateco…

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