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A call to challenge the ongoing presence of Christ’s crucifixion in today’s world, challenging silent spirituality and calling for an active, living memorial that confronts injustice and suffering.

At the recent graduation ceremony for the Digital Faith Influencers Program, Bishop Godfrey Onah of the Nsukka Diocese delivered a powerful message to the young leaders present. He urged the African Catholic youth to take up a new kind of mission—one that embraces both the challenges and opportunities of the digital world. In his address, Bishop Onah highlighted a paradox: while the digital world is central to modern life, it remains on the outskirts of the Church’s...

Dans une époque marquée par la division et les conflits, l’Église se dresse comme un phare d’espoir, une famille où l’unité peut se réaliser par la force de la responsabilité partagée, une co-responsabilité. Lors de la 13e série des Conversations Synodales Africaines, un appel retentissant a été lancé : la co-responsabilité est la clé pour unir l’Église dans sa mission pastorale et synodale. Le vendredi 30 août 2024, près de 200 participants...

Only by uniting the Church through genuine collaboration can we build a future where all voices—bishops, clergy, and laypeople—truly shape our shared mission. Uniting the Church: The Testimony of an Engaged Laywoman Abidjan, Côte d’Ivoire – During the 13th series of the African Synodal Conversations, focused on the theme “Co-Responsibility in Pastoral Ministries and Leadership in a Missionary and Synodal Church,” nearly 200 participants, including bishops, clergy, religious, and lay Catholics from...

Co-responsibility in a synodal church means uniting leaders and laity to embrace their shared mission. In the African context, it calls for an authentic expression of faith, where every member plays a vital role in shaping a Church that truly reflects its people and values. During the 13th Synodal Palaver conversation organized by Pactpan in collaboration with COMSAM, John Cardinal Onaiyekan, Archbishop Emeritus of Abuja, spoke with a heart full of conviction...

In the context of Vatican II, the bishop’s role has always been central to the unity of the Church, primarily through Lumen Gentium and Christus Dominus. Archbishop Edward Tamba Charles of Freetown stresses, “The bishop’s leadership is vital in guiding the faithful and ensuring that the Church’s mission is fulfilled in a spirit of communion, participation, and mission.” He further emphasizes that this leadership is essential in a Synodal Church, where bishops...

Reforming Communion: The Role of Papal Representatives  In The Heart Of The Ongoing Synodal Conversation Led By The Pan-African Catholic Theology And Pastoral Network, The Relationship Between Papal Representatives And The African Church Takes Center Stage. The Dialogue, Ignited By A Presentation From Nigerian Theologian Fr. Idara Otu, MSP, Delves Into The Intricate Dynamics Of A Missionary And Synodal Church. As Africa’s Bishops Grapple With The Challenges And Opportunities Presented By These Relationships, The...