Manchetes de notícias

Março 15, 2023

MESSAGE DE FÉLICITATIONS A SA SAINTETETÉ LE PAPE FRANCIS : DIX (10) ANS DE PONTIFICAT

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.
Março 13, 2023

CONGRATULATORY MESSAGE TO HIS HOLINESS POPE FRANCIS: TEN (10) YEARS OF PAPACY

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.
Março 13, 2023

CONGRATULATORY MESSAGE TO SECAM PRESIDENT: THE RENEWAL OF THE MANDATE OF HIS EMINENCE, CARDINAL AMBONGO AS A MEMBER OF PAPAL COUNCIL

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.
Março 13, 2023

MESSAGE DE FÉLICITATIONS AU PRESIDENT DU SCEAM: RENOUVELLEMENT DU MANDAT DE SON EMINENCE, LE CARDINAL AMBONGO AU SEIN DU CONCILE PONTIFICAL

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.
Março 3, 2023

AFRICA SYNODAL CONTINENTAL ASSEMBLY FOR A SYNODAL CHURCH – THE AFRICAN WAY OF WALKING TOGETHER

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
Fevereiro 28, 2023

PRESS RELEASE: CONTINENTAL SYNOD ASSEMBLY FOR THE CHURCH IN AFRICA

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.
Fevereiro 27, 2023

COMMUNIQUÉ DE PRESSE: L’ASSEMBLÉE DU SYNODE CONTINENTAL POUR L’ÉGLISE EN AFRIQUE

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.
Fevereiro 27, 2023

COMUNICADO DE IMPRENSA: ASSEMBLEIA SINODAL CONTINENTAL PARA A IGREJA EM ÁFRICA

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.
Fevereiro 18, 2023

LE SCEAM A UN NOUVEAU CONSEIL PRÉSIDENTIEL

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)
Fevereiro 17, 2023

SECAM HAS A NEW PRESIDENTIAL COUNCIL

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)
Fevereiro 6, 2023

SECAM AGRADECE A SUA SANTIDADE PAPA FRANCISCO PELA VISITA HISTÓRICA À REPÚBLICA DEMOCRÁTICA DO CONGO E SUL DO SOUDAN

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.
Fevereiro 6, 2023

SECAM EST RECONNAISSANT À SA SAINTETÉ LE PAPE FRANÇOIS POUR SA VISITE HISTORIQUE EN RÉPUBLIQUE DÉMOCRATIQUEC DU CONGO ET DU SOUDAN DU SUD

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.
Fevereiro 6, 2023

SECAM IS GRATEFUL TO HIS HOLINESS POPE FRANCIS FOR THE HISTORIC VISIT TO THE DEMOCRATIC REPUBLIC OF CONGO AND SOUTH SOUDAN

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.
Fevereiro 1, 2023

COMMUNIQUÉ DE PRESSE: VISITE PAPALE EN AFRIQUE, 31 JANVIER – 5 FÉVRIER 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.
Janeiro 31, 2023

COMUNICADO DE IMPRENSA: VISITA PAPAL A ÁFRICA DE 31 DE JANEIRO A 5 DE FEVEREIRO DE 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.
Janeiro 31, 2023

PRESS RELEASE: PAPAL VISIT TO AFRICA, JANUARY 31 – FEBRUARY 5, 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.
Janeiro 26, 2023

PRESS BRIEFING ON THE CONTINENTAL STAGE WORKING SESSION II ON SYNOD ON SYNODALITY

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.
Janeiro 25, 2023

BICAM RE-LAUNCH THE BIBLICAL APOSTOLATE IN AFRICA

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.
Janeiro 24, 2023

A SEGUNDA SESSÃO DE TRABALHO SOBRE O DOCUMENTO PARA A ETAPA CONTINENTAL (DCS) ESTÁ EM CURSO EM NAIROBI, QUÉNIA.

Esta Segunda Sessão é para continuar a ouvir-se mutuamente e ao Espírito Santo, uma viagem que verá a equipa a retrabalhar o Documento Continental Africano Sinodal com os novos conhecimentos que vieram das igrejas locais e também para discutir um possível programa para a reunião do Sínodo Continental Africano, que está agendada para a primeira semana de Março de 2023 em Adis-Abeba, Etiópia.
Janeiro 24, 2023

LA DEUXIÈME SESSION DE TRAVAIL SUR LE DOCUMENT POUR L’ÉTAPE CONTINENTALE (DCS) EST EN COURS À NAIROBI, KENYA

Cette deuxième session a pour but de continuer à s'écouter les uns les autres et à écouter l'Esprit Saint, un voyage qui verra l'équipe retravailler sur le Document Synodal Continental Africain avec les nouvelles idées qui sont venues des Eglises locales et aussi pour discuter d'un programme possible pour la réunion du Synode Continental Africain, qui est prévue pour la première semaine de mars 2023 à Addis-Abeba, Ethiopie.
Janeiro 24, 2023

THE SECOND WORKING SESSION ON THE DOCUMENT FOR CONTINENTAL STAGE (DCS) IS UNDERWAY IN NAIROBI, KENYA

This Second Session is to continue listening to one another and the Holy Spirit, a journey that will see the team to rework on the African Synodal Continental Document with the new insights that have come from the local churches and also to discuss a possible program for the African Continental Synod gathering, which is scheduled for the first week of March 2023 in Addis-Ababa, Ethiopia.