Press release

April 25, 2026

En Angola, le pape Léon XIV appelle au dialogue et à l’engagement social

Le Pape Léon XIV était en Angola du 18 au 21 avril 2026. Une visite apostolique qui s’inscrit dans une dynamique de dialogue, d’espérance et d’engagement […]
April 19, 2026

Au Cameroun, le Pape Léon XIV appelle à améliorer la gouvernance et à raviver l’espérance

Le 15 avril, le Pape Léon XIV en visite apostolique a prononcé son premier discours en terre camerounaise, au Palais de l’unité à Yaoundé. Un appel […]
April 18, 2026

En Algérie, le Pape Leon XIV « Pèlerin de paix »

Première étape de la première visite de Léon XIV en Afrique : Algérie, du 13 au 15 avril 2026. Un pèlerinage lourd de sens sur les pas […]
April 15, 2026

African Catholic Bishops mourn Most Rev. Bernardin Francis Mfumbusa

The Catholic Church in Africa mourns Most Rev. Bernardin Francis Mfumbusa deceased on April 14, 2026. Following this sad news, the Symposium of Episcopal Conferences of […]
April 15, 2026

SECAM welcomes Pope Leo XIV to Africa

The President of the Symposium of Episcopal Conferences of Africa and Madagascar, Fridolin Cardinal Ambongo Besungu, has warmly welcomed Pope Leo XIV on the occasion of […]
April 1, 2026

SECAM HEADS TOWARDS THE CONTINENTAL EVALUATION ASSEMBLY

Editorial No. 3/2026: SECAM Heads towards the Continental Evaluation Assembly Although the implementation phase of this Synod is still ongoing at the local Churches’ level, the SECAM […]
March 17, 2026

The Churches of the Global South call for “a just transition beyond fossil fuels”

Leaders from across the Catholic Church convened in a global webinar this week, with African voices taking a leading role in a renewed call for climate […]
March 13, 2026

Church organisations urge just European Union Seed Law to protect farmers and biodiversity

Accra, 13 March 2026 – A coalition of Christian organisations and development agencies has called on European Union (EU) policymakers to ensure that the proposed EU […]
March 12, 2026

Pope Leo XIV Appoints Cameroonian Economist Dr. Vera Songwe as Member of the Pontifical Academy of Social Sciences

On March 9, 2026, the Holy Father has appointed the distinguished Dr. Vera Songwe, co-chair of the Independent High-Level Expert Group on Climate Finance, as Ordinary […]
March 5, 2026

Editorial No. 2/2026: SECAM-AU : A Strategic Partnership for Africa’s Future

SECAM-AU : A Strategic Partnership for Africa’s Future (SECAM News No. 2/2026) The signing on February 13, 2026, in Addis Ababa of the Memorandum of Understanding […]
February 26, 2026

SECAM at ICARRD+20 in Cartagena, Colombia: Civil Society Calls for Land Justice and Pastoralist Futures

Bogotá, Colombia, 23 February 2026 – Civil society organisations, social movements, faith-based actors, Indigenous Peoples, pastoralist and peasant organisations from Africa and across the Global South […]
February 26, 2026

O Papa Leão XIV fará Uma Viagem Apostólica à África em Abril 2026

O Papa Leão XIV fará a sua primeira viagem apostólica à África de 13 a 23 de Abril próximo. Uma viagem de dez dias muito aguardada […]
February 25, 2026

Pope Leo XIV to Make Apostolic Journey to Africa in April 2026

Pope Leo XIV will make his first apostolic journey to Africa from 13 to 23 April. The ten-day tour is eagerly awaited by Africans. After his […]
February 25, 2026

Le Pape Léon XIV effectuera un voyage apostolique en Afrique en avril

Le Pape Léon XIV va effectuer son premier voyage apostolique en Afrique du 13 au 23 avril prochain. Une tournée de dix jours très attendue par […]
February 21, 2026

SECAM President Condoles Tanzania Church on Death of Cardinal Polycarp Pengo

Accra, 21 February 2026 – The President of the Symposium of Episcopal Conferences of Africa and Madagascar (SECAM), His Eminence Fridolin Cardinal Ambongo, has conveyed heartfelt […]
February 20, 2026

Cardinal Polycarpe Pengo, Archbishop Emeritus of Dar es Salaam, dies at the age of 81

Cardinal Polycarp Pengo, Archbishop Emeritus of Dar es Salaam and Former President of the Symposium of Episcopal Conferences of Africa and Madagascar (SECAM) has died February […]
February 16, 2026

Cardinal Ambongo Congratulates President Ndayishimiye as African Union Chairperson

The Symposium of Episcopal Conferences of Africa and Madagascar (SECAM) has extended warm congratulations to Evariste Ndayishimiye, President of the Republic of Burundi, following his assumption […]
February 13, 2026

SECAM and African Union sign new MoU to deepen collaboration for Africa’s Development

The Symposium of Episcopal Conferences of Africa and Madagascar (SECAM) and the African Union sign new MoU to deepen collaboration for Africa’s Development The African Union […]
February 12, 2026

SECAM and the African Union to Sign Renewed Memorandum of Understanding at African Union Commission Headquarters

PRESS RELEASE SECAM and the African Union to Sign Renewed Memorandum of Understanding at African Union Commission Headquarters   Addis Ababa, 11 February 2026. The Symposium […]
February 6, 2026

SECAM Strengthens Peacebuilding Capacity in Northern Ghana

A three-day capacity-building programme on peacebuilding and social cohesion was organized for members of the Justice and Peace Commissions (JPC) in the Tamale Ecclesiastical Province of […]
February 4, 2026

Editorial No. 1/2026: SECAM for an accountable pastoral leadership

SECAM FOR AN ACCOUNTABLE PASTORAL LEADERSHIP (Editorial by Rev. Fr. Rafael Simbine Junior, in SECAM News No. 1, January 2026) The successful conclusion of the First […]