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March 15, 2023
Em nome da Igreja em África e das ilhas. Dou-vos os meus parabéns e votos de sucesso pela celebração do 10º aniversário da vossa missão petrina.
O Concílio de Cardeais foi criado para aconselhar o Papa sobre a governação da Igreja Universal, inspirando-se na profunda experiência local dos cardeais. O Continente Africano orgulha-se de ter o seu querido filho como membro deste Conselho Pontifício.
March 15, 2023
Au nom de l'Eglise d'Afrique et des Iles. Je vous présente mes félicitations et mes meilleurs vœux pour la célébration du 10ème anniversaire de votre mission pétrinienne.
Le Conseil des cardinaux a été créé pour conseiller le pape sur le gouvernement de l'Église universelle, en s'appuyant sur la profonde expérience locale des cardinaux. African Continent est fier de compter son cher fils parmi les membres de ce conseil papal.
March 13, 2023
On behalf of the Church in Africa and the Islands. I offer you my congratulations and best wishes for the celebration of the 10th anniversary of your petrine mission.
The Council of Cardinals was created to advise the Pope on the governance of the Universal Church, drawing on the cardinals’ deep local experience. African Continent is proud to have his dear son as member of this papal council.
March 13, 2023
The Symposium of Episcopal Conferences of Africa and Madagascar (SECAM) and the entire Church in Africa have received with great joy the news of the renewal of the mandate of His Eminence, Cardinal Fridolin Ambongo, Archbishop of Kinshasa and President of SECAM.
The Council of Cardinals was created to advise the Pope on the governance of the Universal Church, drawing on the cardinals’ deep local experience. African Continent is proud to have his dear son as member of this papal council.
All of Africa congratulates you, Your Eminence, Cardinal Ambongo, and assures you of continued spiritual and moral support to effectively carry out your noble mission.
March 13, 2023
Le Symposium des Conférences Épiscopales d’Afrique et de Madagascar (SCEAM) et toute l’Église en Afrique ont reçu avec une grande joie la nouvelle du renouvellement du mandat de Son Éminence, le Cardinal Ambongo, Archevêque de Kinshasa et Président du SCEAM.
Le Conseil des cardinaux a été créé pour conseiller le pape sur la gouvernance de l’Église universelle, en s’appuyant sur la profonde expérience locale des cardinaux. Le continent africain est fier d’avoir son cher fils comme membre de ce concile pontifical.
March 6, 2023
AFRICA SYNODAL CONTINENTAL ASSEMBLY Final Communiqué 1-6 March 2023 Addis Ababa, Ethiopia IN AFRICA, THE SYNOD IS ON! Introduction In union with the universal Church, […]
March 3, 2023
The Synodal Continental Assembly for Africa opened this morning in Addis Ababa (Ethiopia) withthe Holy Mass presided by Cardinal Jean-Claude Hollerich, Archbishop of Luxembourg and Relator General of the XVI General Ordinary Assembly of the Synod of Bishops, who reminded that “Synod is not about power. It is not about democracy. It is about the Holy Spirit. It is about a Church which is open to the world. Its mission is to all humanity. It is a Church which knows how to pray. It is a Church in line with the Holy Spirit
March 3, 2023
I warmly andhappily welcome you to this Continental Assembly of the Synod on Synodality. I welcome you to Addis Ababa, the political capital of Africa (headquarter of the African Union). Welcome to Ethiopia, a historic and biblical country and cradle of inculturated Christianity.
We are here to celebrate together the continental phase of this ongoing Synod on Synodality, which in the words of Pope Francis is a “journey together, in order to experience a Church that receives and lives the gift of unity, and is open to the voice of the spirit” (Address of His Holiness Pope Francis for the Opening of the Synod, 9 Oct. 2021).We have come from all over Africa and beyond.
February 28, 2023
The Symposium of Episcopal Conferences of Africa and Madagascar (SECAM) wishes to inform you of the gathering of delegates from across the continent and its islands for a Continental Synod Assembly which takes place in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia, from the 1st to 6thMarch 2023. The about 200 Delegates to gather in Addis Ababa are: cardinals, archbishops, bishops, consecrated men and women, lay people (men, women and the youth), seminarians, novices and representatives of other faiths. They shall re-look at the issues that have emerged in the DCS, share their experiences and identify what strongly resonates with the lived experiences of the Church in Africa.
February 27, 2023
Le Symposium des Conférences Épiscopales d'Afrique et de Madagascar (SCEAM) souhaite vous informer du rassemblement des délégués de tout le continent et de ses îles pour une Assemblée Synodale Continentale qui aura lieu à Addis Abeba, Ethiopie, du 1er au 6 mars 2023. Les quelque 200 délégués qui se réuniront à Addis-Abeba sont : des cardinaux, des archevêques, des évêques, des hommes et des femmes consacrés, des laïcs (hommes, femmes et jeunes), des séminaristes, des novices et des représentants d'autres confessions. Ils examineront les questions qui ont émergé dans le DEC, partager ont leurs expériences et identifieront ce qui résonne fortement avec les expériences vécues par l'Église en Afrique.
February 27, 2023
O Simpósio das ConferênciasEpiscopais de África e Madagáscar (SECAM) desejainformar-vossobre a reunião de delegados de todo o continente e das suasilhas para uma Assembleia da fase continental do Sínodo que terálugaremAdisAbeba, Etiópia, de 1 a 6 de março de 2023. Oscerca de 200 delegados a reuniremAdisAbebasão: cardeais, arcebispos, bispos, consagrados e consagradas, leigos (homens, mulheres e jovens), seminaristas, noviços e representantes de outros credos. Elesdevemvoltaraolhar para as questões que surgiram no DTC, partilhar as suasexperiências e identificar o que ressoafortemente com as experiênciasvividas pela IgrejaemÁfrica.
February 18, 2023
Le Conseil présidentiel du SCEAM est recomposé en tenant compte de la représentation linguistique du SCEAM. (Français, Portugais et Anglais) Donc, actuellement, ce Conseil est le suivant :
Président : Fridolin Cardinal AMBONGO (République démocratique du Congo, RDC)
Premier Vice-président : Mgr Lucio Andrice MUANDULA (Mozambique)
Deuxième Vice-président : Mgr Stephen Dami MAMZA (Nigéria)
Trésorier : Mgr Gabriel Edoe kUMORDJI (GHANA)
February 17, 2023
SECAM Presidential Council is recomposed taking into consideration the SECAM linguistic representation.( French, Portuguese and English) So, currently, this Council is as follow:
President: Fridolin Cardinal AMBONGO (Democratic Republic of the Congo, DRC)
First Vice-President: Most Rev. Lucio Andrice MUANDULA (Mozambique)
Second Vice-President: Most Rev. Stephen Dami MAMZA (Nigeria)
Treasurer: Most Rev. Gabriel Edoe kUMORDJI (GHANA)
February 6, 2023
A Áfricaestáfeliz e grata por esta 4ª visitaapostólica do Santo Padre aocontinente. De facto, através da suavisitaaestesdoispaíses (República Democrática do Congo e Sudão do Sul), a Áfricaviveudiasinesquecíveis com o Papa Francisco.
Maisumavez, elemostrou o grande amor que tem por África. Emborafrágil, quisviraténóscomoperegrino de esperança, e rezarconnosco pela paz, justiça e reconciliaçãoemÁfrica.
February 6, 2023
L'Afrique est heureuse et reconnaissante pour cette 4ème visite apostolique du Saint Père sur le continent. En effet, à travers sa visite dans ces deux pays (République Démocratique du Congo et Sud Soudan), l'Afrique a vécu des jours inoubliables avec le Pape François.
Une fois de plus, il a montré le grand amour qu'il porte à l'Afrique. Bien que fragile, il a voulu venir vers nous comme un pèlerin de l'espoir, et prier avec nous pour la paix, la justice et la réconciliation en Afrique.
February 6, 2023
Africa is happy and grateful for this 4th apostolic visit of the Holy Father to the continent. In fact, through his visit to these two countries (Democratic Republic of Congo and South Sudan), Africa experienced unforgettable days with Pope Francis.
Once again, he showed the great love that he has for Africa. Even though frail, he wanted to come to us as a pilgrim of hope, and to pray with us for peace, justice and reconciliation in Africa.
February 1, 2023
Le Saint-Père vient en pèlerin de paix et de réconciliation dans toute l’Afrique et en particulier en République démocratique du Congo (RDC) et au Soudan du Sud, deux pays qui ont subi toutes sortes de violences, avec des milliers de personnes déplacées. Avec le pape François, l’Afrique consacrera près d’une semaine de prière pour la paix et la réconciliation.
Ce voyage apostolique est tout à fait unique puisqu’il s’agit également de la première visite papale dans le plus jeune pays du monde, le Soudan du Sud. Il est également unique pour une autre raison: c’est la première fois qu’un pape visite un pays avec l’archevêque de Canterbury et le modérateur de l’Église d’Écosse.
January 31, 2023
O Santo Padre vemcomoperegrino de paz e reconciliação a toda a África e em particular à República Democrática do Congo (RDC) e ao Sul do Sudão, doispaíses que têmvindo a sofrertodo o tipo de violência, com milhares de pessoasdeslocadas. Com o Papa Francisco, a Áfricadedicaráquaseumasemana de oração pela paz e pela reconciliação.
Estaviagemapostólica é muito singular, umavez que esta é também a primeiravisita papal aomaisrecentepaís do mundo, o Sudão do Sul. É tambémúnica por outrarazão: é a primeiravez que um Papa visita um paísjuntamente com o Arcebispo de Cantuária e Moderador da Igreja da Escócia.
January 31, 2023
The Holy Father comes as a pilgrim of peace and reconciliation to all of Africa and in particular in Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) and South Sudan, two countries that have been suffering every kind of violence, with thousands of displaced people. With Pope Francis, Africa will dedicate almost one week of prayer for peace and reconciliation.
This apostolic journey is very unique since this is also the first Papal Visit to the world’s newest country, South Sudan. It is also unique for another reason: it is the first time that a Pope visits a country together with the Archbishop of Canterbury and Moderator of the Church of Scotland.
South Sudan will witness the visit of Pope Francis, the Archbishop Justin Welby and Rt. Rev. Dr. Iain Greenshields, who together will hold anEcumenical Celebration for peace, reconciliation, social justice and interfaith dialogue in South Sudan.
We pray for the success of this special apostolic visit.
January 26, 2023
On the first day of this session, the participants who came from all the regions that comprise SECAM took some time to share their experiences of the work done at home following the first working session,which took place from 6th to 9th December in Accra (Ghana).Some difficulties were noted especially in understanding the synod process and how to use the method of spiritual conversation. However, as time passes especially after this second session, some improvements are visible.
One of the important moments of this Session has been the reflection anew on the Document for the Continental Stage (DCS) which was sent to the Universal Church by the General Secretariat of the Synod in October 2022. In that document, the General Secretariat calls the Church to engage with an open mind in a process of prayerful listening and dialogue hence spiritual discernment as they interact with the issues raised in the DCS. This would allow the participants to deepen their knowledge of this valuable instrument of this continental Synodal journey.
The presentation of the draft of the African Synod Document was another no less important moment of this meeting here in Nairobi. The new elements gathered from the reports of the work done at home and the reflection on the Document of the Continental Stage enriched this draft, which is still work in progress.
Another great moment of this meeting was a presentation, discussion and approval of the programme of the Continental Synodal Plenary Assembly which will take place during the first week of March 2023, in Addis Ababa (Ethiopia). Before the discussion of the programme, participants wanted to be sure that the delegates to the African Plenary Assembly represent all of Africa, the Islands and all the African realities.
January 25, 2023
Biblical Center for Africa and Madagascar (BICAM) based in Nairobi, Kenya is one of the vibrant departments under the Commission for Evangelization with the aim of making information concerning the Biblical Apostolate available to the Christian faithful as well as making the Word of God known, loved and lived in the continent of Africa. The Head of department, Fr. Albert Ngengi Mundele has organized a Seminar on Re-Launching the Biblical Apostolate in Africa in Nairobi, Kenya from 19–21 January 2023.The participants were Bible scholars and experts including bishops, priests and religious. During the two-day workshop, the participants shared their experiences on the biblical apostolate through group discussions and conferences.