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October 27, 2024

ENCYCLICAL LETTER ON HUMAN AND DIVINE LOVE OF THE HEART OF JESUS CHRIST

« ‘He loved us’, Saint Paul says of Christ (cf. Rom 8:37), in order to make us realize that nothing can ever “separate us” from that […]
October 14, 2024

Cardinal Fridolin Ambongo: “The Church cannot remain silent in the face of the illegal exploitation of mineral resources in Africa”

“Modern martyrs, victims of the exploitation of mineral resources in Africa: Realities and perspectives of the outgoing Church”. This is the theme of a conference presented […]
October 9, 2024

Archbishops of Abidjan and Alger among the 21 new Cardinals announced by Pope Francis

The Holy Father announced a consistory for the creation of 21 new Cardinals from around the world to be held in the Vatican on 8 December […]
October 8, 2024

Fr. Albert Ngengi Mundele: “BICAM-CEBAM is investing more in in-depth evangelization”

A biblical specialist and teacher at the Catholic University of Eastern Africa (CUEA) in Nairobi, Kenya, Prof. Albert Ngengi Mundele, a priest of the diocese of […]
September 30, 2024

AFRICA PREPARED FOR THE SECOND SESSION OF THE SYNOD

The delegates from Africa and its islands for the Second Session of the Synod on Synodality have gone through various stages of preparation and are ready […]
September 23, 2024

Season of creation: Statement from the Justice, Peace and Development Commission of SECAM

A Call to Prayer, Reflection and Concrete Actions Statement from the Justice, Peace and Development Commission of SECAM 23 September 2024 Each year, the Season of […]
September 17, 2024

BIODIVERSITY CONSERVATION FUNDING SHOULD RESPECT INDIGENOUS PEOPLES RIGHTS

PRESS RELEASE EUROPEAN AND AFRICAN UNION SHOULD ENSURE BIODIVERSITY CONSERVATION FUNDING RESPECTS INDIGENOUS PEOPLES RIGHTS The Justice, Peace and Development Commission (JPDC) of the Symposium of […]
September 8, 2024

SECAM and MISSIO Empowering African Women Religious

In Lomé, Togo, Catholic women religious from Africa met from 4 to 9 September to reflect on their empowerment and security. The Symposium of Episcopal Conferences […]
August 10, 2024

SECAM Celebrating ACI Africa at 5: Heads in Heaven with Feet Firmly on the Ground

On the occasion of the 5th Anniversary Celebration of the Association for Catholic Information in Africa (ACI Africa), August 9, 2024, at JJ MacCarthy Centre, Riverside […]
July 26, 2024

Brazzaville: SECAM addresses challenges and perspectives for the Church in Africa and the society

The Symposium of Episcopal Conferences of Africa and Madagascar (SECAM) is gathering with the Secretaries General of the Episcopal Conferences of Africa and its Islands. Opened […]
June 7, 2024

SECAM: Promoting quality education, Chaplains and Rectors of African Catholic universities meet in Tanzania

Rectors, chaplains and other officials from Catholic universities across the African continent and its islands are gathering in Dar es Salaam, Tanzania, for an important seminar. […]
May 20, 2024

Message from the President of SECAM on the Feast of Pentecost

“Hope does not disappoint, because God’s love has been poured into our hearts through the Holy Spirit who has been given to us.” (Roman 5:5) Message […]
April 26, 2024

African perspective on “How can we become a synodal Church in mission?”

PRESS BRIEFING TOWARDS OCTOBER 2024: “HOW CAN WE BE A SYNODAL CHURCH ON MISSION?’’ April 23-26, 2024 My dear brothers and sisters of ecclesial communication, As indicated […]
April 24, 2024

Build a Synodal Church in mission: African Synod Delegates in seminar in Nairobi

PREPARATORY WORKSHOP FOR THE AFRICAN DELEGATES TO THE SECOND SESSION OF THE SYNOD ON SYNODALITY Towards October 2024: “How can we be a Synodal Church in mission?” […]
April 19, 2024

SECAM at the fourth world gathering of the Global Christian Forum in Accra

The Global Christian Forum organized the fourth world gathering in Accra, Ghana, from 15 to 20 April 2024. Christians from all over the world took part […]
April 19, 2024

“Called to sow seeds of hope and to build peace”

On the occasion of the celebration of the 61st World Day of Prayer for Vocations, Sunday April 21, 2024, we are happy to publish here the […]
March 12, 2024

The Church of Africa Denounces the Exploitation of Mineral and Natural Resources, Fueling Conflict and suffering

Accra (Ghana), March 11, 2024/SECAM – The Symposium of the Episcopal Conference of Africa and Madagascar (SECAM) convened a pivotal seminar addressing the theme of “Conflicts […]
February 19, 2024

CATHOLIC CHURCH IN AFRICA EMPOWERS ITS AFRICAN UNION LIAISON OFFICE IN ADDIS ABABA

A delegation from the Secretariat of the Symposium of Episcopal Conferences of Africa and Madagascar (SECAM) was in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia, from 9th to 14th February […]
January 18, 2024

Press Statement on an African and European Catholic Bishops’ seminar in Nairobi

January 11, 2024

SECAM: “NO BLESSING FOR HOMOSEXUAL COUPLES IN ALL CHURCHES IN AFRICA”

SECAM: “No blessing for homosexual couples in all Churches in Africa” Dear brothers and sisters in the Lord, Grace and peace! The message that I transmit to […]
April 9, 2023

EASTER MESSAGE FROM THE SECRETARY GENERAL OF SECAM, REV.FR. RAFAEL SIMBINE JUNIOR

He was dead, but he now lives forever (Rev. 1:8). Eminences and Excellencies, I wish you a very good Easter season. May the Risen Lord renew us with the power of his resurrection in order to grow more and more in the knowledge and practice of God’s will. Happy Easter to you all.