Press release

January 26, 2026

30 ans après Ecclesia in Africa, l’Église d’Afrique centrale encouragée à poursuivre sa mission de paix et d’espérance

À l’ouverture de la 13ᵉ Assemblée plénière de l’Association des Conférences Épiscopales Régionales d’Afrique Centrale (ACERAC), le Président du Symposium des Conférences Épiscopales d’Afrique et de […]
January 26, 2026

30 Years after Ecclesia in Africa, the Church of Central Africa is encouraged to continue its mission of peace and hope

At the opening of the 13th Plenary Assembly of the Association of Regional Episcopal Conferences of Central Africa (ACERAC), the President of the Symposium of Episcopal […]
January 23, 2026

O Comité Permanente do SCEAM realiza a sua primeira reunião anual em Acra

O Comité Permanente do Simpósio das Conferências Episcopais de África e Madagáscar (SCEAM) iniciou a sua primeira reunião anual de 2026 em Acra, no Gana. Vinte […]
January 23, 2026

Le Comité Permanent du SCEAM tient sa première réunion annuelle à Accra

Le Comité permanent du Symposium des Conférences épiscopales d’Afrique et de Madagascar (SCEAM) a entamé sa première réunion annuelle pour l’année 2026 à Accra, au Ghana. […]
January 23, 2026

SECAM Holds First Annual Standing Committee Meeting for 2026 in Accra

The Standing Committee of the Symposium of Episcopal Conferences of Africa and Madagascar (SECAM) has begun its First Annual Meeting for the year 2026 in Accra, […]
January 20, 2026

Le Conseil présidentiel du SCEAM rencontre le pape Léon, soulignant les espoirs et les défis de l’Afrique

Le Conseil présidentiel du Symposium des Conférences Épiscopales d’Afrique et de Madagascar (SCEAM) a été reçu en audience par Sa Sainteté le pape Léon XIV, le […]
January 19, 2026

SECAM Presidential Council Meets Pope Leo, highlighting Hope and Challenges of Africa

The Presidential Council of the Symposium of Episcopal Conferences of Africa and Madagascar (SECAM) was received in audience by His Holiness Pope Leo XIV, on January […]
December 16, 2025

SECAM-JPDC TOOK PART IN CARITAS AFRICA’S MEETING IN LOMÉ

The Director of the Justice, Peace and Development Commission (JPDC) of the Symposium of Episcopal Conferences of Africa and Madagascar (SECAM) attended the end of year […]
December 1, 2025

A PROPHETIC VOICE FROM THE GLOBAL SOUTH AT COP30

A PROPHETIC VOICE FROM THE GLOBAL SOUTH AT COP30 Editorial by Rev. Fr. Rafael Simbine Junior (SECAM News – November 2025) The COP30 in Brazil marked […]
November 30, 2025

SECAM Advent Message to the Church, Family of God in Africa

SECAM ADVENT MESSAGE To The Church, Family of God in Africa! Dear Brothers and Sisters in Christ, As we enter the Holy Season of Advent, a […]
November 28, 2025

Statement: AU-EU Civil Society Parallel Summit Statement

AU-EU CIVIL SOCIETY PARALLEL SUMMIT STATEMENT LUANDA, 25 NOVEMBER 2025 Civil society organisations from across Africa and Europe convened in Luanda, Angola on 19 November 2025 […]
November 20, 2025

SECAM Calls for People-Centered Development and Reparatory Justice in AU-EU Engagements

PRESS STATEMENT BY SECAM ON THE 7th AU–EU SUMMIT IN LUANDA Luanda, Angola, 20 November 2025 Introduction: Why the Church’s Voice Matters As the AU–EU Summit […]
November 19, 2025

COP30 in Brazil: Catholic Leaders from the Global South Present Climate Justice Appeal at UN Pavilion

Representatives of the Catholic Church of Africa, Asia, Latin America, and the Caribbean presented, at the UN Pavilion, the document “A call for Climate Justice and […]
November 10, 2025

For a partnership that brings justice for the African people

For a partnership that brings justice for the African people Joint statement in view of the 7th AU-EU summit 10 November 2025 In this Jubilee Year […]
October 29, 2025

SECAM: Des responsables de la jeunesse catholique africaine tracent une nouvelle voie pour l’Église

Le Symposium des Conférences Épiscopales d’Afrique et de Madagascar (SCEAM) a conclu avec succès un séminaire destiné aux responsables régionaux de la jeunesse catholique en Afrique, […]
October 24, 2025

Diamond Jubilee of Cape Coast Archdiocese celebrated with Papal Special Envoy

The Metropolitan Archdiocese of Cape Coast, in Ghana, celebrated its 75th Anniversary, marked by solemn thanksgiving ceremonies, pilgrimages and a gathering of clergy, religious and faithful. […]
October 24, 2025

SECAM Hosts Continental Seminar for African Catholic Youth Leaders in Nairobi

The Symposium of Episcopal Conferences of Africa and Madagascar (SECAM) is holding a Seminar for African Regional Catholic Youth Leaders from October 23 to 27, 2025, […]
October 17, 2025

World Mission Week 2025

World Mission Week 2025 By Rev. Fr. Zéphirin Moubé World Mission Week in brief The entire month of October is dedicated to mission, culminating in World […]
October 17, 2025

Semana Missionária Mundial 2025

Semana Missionária Mundial 2025 Por Rev. P. Zéphirin Moubé A Semana Missionária Mundial em resumo Todo o mês de outubro é dedicado à missão, que tem […]
October 15, 2025

SECAM Webinar Urges Bishops to Strengthen Commitment to Creation Day Celebrations

On October 15, the Symposium of Episcopal Conferences of Africa and Madagascar (SECAM) hosted a webinar entitled “The African Church and ‘Creation Day’: an Opportunity to […]
October 15, 2025

Semaine missionnaire mondiale 2025

SEMAINE MISSIONNAIRE MONDIALE 2025  Par le Rév. P. Zéphirin Moubé La Semaine missionnaire mondiale en bref Tout le mois d’octobre est consacré à la mission qui a […]