The Catholic bishops of Zimbabwe have spoken out with strong and honest words. They say the country is in deep crisis. Many Zimbabweans cannot even afford one meal a day. Life is getting harder every day. The government has made things worse by raising taxes on the poor. People are suffering, and there seems to be no end in sight.

The bishops did not just talk about hunger and poverty. They also warned that Zimbabwe is slowly becoming a one-party state. That means power is being taken by one group, and democracy is dying. The bishops said that our leaders are ignoring the voices of the people. They are closing the door on freedom and fairness. This warning should not be taken lightly.

According to the bishops, Zimbabwe’s economic policies are not helping the people. Instead, they are destroying lives. The cost of food is too high. Jobs are few. Schools and hospitals are broken. People are losing hope. Some now believe that their only choice is to stay quiet and suffer. The bishops said this is wrong. Zimbabwe was once a country where many voices were heard. Now it is becoming a place where only one voice matters—the voice of those in power.

But the bishops also gave a message of hope. They said prayer is not running away from problems. Prayer is a way to face problems. It helps people stay strong and find new answers. In these hard times, they called on Zimbabweans to turn to prayer—not to hide from what is happening, but to find strength to change it. They said prayer must lead to action, and action must lead to a better country.

The bishops made it clear that things need to change. Zimbabwe must stop moving towards a one-party system. Our leaders must listen to the people. They must protect freedom and respect democracy. If they do not, the country will fall deeper into suffering. The people of Zimbabwe deserve better. They deserve a government that cares about them, not one that only protects itself.

This is not the first time the Catholic Church has spoken out. In the past, it has always stood with the poor and the oppressed. Now, once again, the bishops are calling on all people—leaders, citizens, and even the international community—to take action. They are asking everyone to think deeply and act wisely.

Even with so many problems, the bishops believe Zimbabwe can still be saved. They say that through prayer, people can find new courage. Through unity, the country can rise again. Through justice, there can be peace. But this will not happen on its own. Everyone must work together. No one should be left behind.

The bishops’ message is simple but powerful: Zimbabwe must not give up. Even in these dark days, there is still a chance for light. But we must act now. We must protect democracy. We must fight poverty. And we must believe that things can change for the better.

In the end, the bishops are reminding us all that faith, truth, and unity are the tools we need to rebuild Zimbabwe. It will not be easy, but it is possible. And the time to begin is now.