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Symposium of Episcopal Conferences of Africa and Madagascar (SECAM)

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Celebrating Women: Rights, Equality and Empowerment

Message of the Catholic Church in Africa for the International Women's Day

Today, we join the global community in celebrating International Women's Day, a day dedicated to honoring the invaluable contributions of women and girls to our families, communities, and the world at large. This year’s theme, “For ALL women and girls: Rights. Equality. Empowerment”, resonates deeply with our mission as a Church and…

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Addis Ababa Declaration by Religious, Interfaith, Ethical, and Scientific Organisations on Reparations

The demand for reparations signifies a concrete step toward addressing historical wrongs and fostering healing among the peoples of Africa and those of African descent

We, the delegates participating in the Conference held in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia, from 27 to 28 February 2025, under the theme “The Role of Faith Communities and Ethical Organisations in Advancing Justice for Africans and People of African Descent through Reparations,” along with representatives from religious organisations, scientific and ethical…

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Faith and Ethical Communities Unite to Champion Reparative Justice for Africans and People of African Descent

By collaborating with the AU and global stakeholders, these organizations can play a transformative role in advancing justice and restitution for Africans and people of African descent

In alignment with the African Union’s (AU) 2025 theme, “Justice for Africans and People of African Descent through Reparations,” a two-day workshop will be held on February 27-28, 2025, at the Kuriftu Resort African Village and the African Union Commission in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia. This initiative aims to address the…

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    • Participants of the SECAM Standing Committee Meeting, Accra, February 2025/SECAM
    • SECAM President, His Eminence Fridolin Cardinal Ambongo, Archbishop of Kinshasa (DR Congo) during the SECAM Standing Committee Meeting, Accra, February 2025/SECAM (1)
    • SECAM President, His Eminence Fridolin Cardinal Ambongo, Archbishop of Kinshasa (DR Congo) during the SECAM Standing Committee Meeting, Accra, February 2025/SECAM (2)
    • SECAM President, His Eminence Fridolin Cardinal Ambongo, Archbishop of Kinshasa (DR Congo) during the SECAM Standing Committee Meeting, Accra, February 2025/SECAM (3)
    • SECAM President, His Eminence Fridolin Cardinal Ambongo, Archbishop of Kinshasa (DR Congo) during the SECAM Standing Committee Meeting, Accra, February 2025/SECAM (4)
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Christ, Source of Hope, Reconciliation and Peace: A Call to Prayer and Fasting

Message of the Standing Committee of SECAM to the Church in Africa

"May the God of hope fill you with all joy and peace as you trust in him" (Rom 15:13) To you, beloved brothers and sisters in Christ, the faithful of all our Catholic Dioceses in Africa and its islands, and to all people of goodwill: Grace to you and peace…

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Statement from the Symposium of Episcopal Conferences of Africa and Madagascar (SECAM) on the Ongoing Conflict in Eastern Democratic Republic of the Congo

Christ is our peace: He wanted to reconcile one with another to God in one body; in his person, he killed hatred (Ephesians 2:14-22)

In a spirit of unity and hope, the Justice, Peace, and Development Commission (JPDC) of the Symposium of Episcopal Conferences of Africa and Madagascar (SECAM) (https://SECAM.org) wishes to express its profound concern for the ongoing conflict in the eastern region of the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC). We are…

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Catholic Church in Africa Announces Volunteer Programme: A Call for Skilled Volunteers to Support the Catholic Church’s in Africa

These volunteer opportunities will allow individuals to play an integral role in advancing the mission of the Church in Africa

The Symposium of Episcopal Conferences of Africa and Madagascar (SECAM) (www.SECAM.org), the coordinating organ of the Catholic Church in Africa, is seeking skilled volunteers to contribute to the life of the Catholic Church across Africa. Volunteers will work directly with the SECAM Secretariat, in a variety of areas including communications,…

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Symposium of Episcopal Conferences of Africa and Madagascar (SECAM) urges African leaders and the international community to fulfill their commitments to climate justice

As COP29 takes place in Baku, Azerbaijan, from November 11 to 22, 2024, world leaders are urged to maintain the momentum established at COP28

The Justice, Peace, and Development Commission of SECAM (www.SECAM.org), in collaboration with its Environment and Climate Change Working Group, is urging African leaders and the international community to prioritise public investment, improve energy infrastructure, and fulfill their commitments to climate justice and funding. These actions are vital for meeting the…

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    • Cardinal Fridolin Ambongo (middle) presenting a conference in Rome on October 12, 2024, on the theme of “Modern martyrs, victims of the exploitation of mineral resources in Africa: Realities and perspectives of the outgoing Church”
    • Partial view of the conference room, during the presentation of the theme “Modern martyrs, victims of the exploitation of mineral resources in Africa: Realities and perspectives of the outgoing Church”, by Cardinal Fridolin Ambongo (front, center) at the conference held on October 12, 2024, in Rome
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Cardinal Fridolin Ambongo: “The Church cannot remain silent in the face of the illegal exploitation of mineral resources in Africa”

Many people suffer and die because of the 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 on October 12 in Rome by Cardinal Fridolin Ambongo, Metropolitan Archbishop of Kinshasa (DR Congo) and President of the Symposium of Episcopal Conferences of…

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    • A Call to Prayer, Reflection and Concrete Actions Statement From the Justice, Peace and Development Commission of Symposium of Episcopal Conferences of Africa and Madagascar (SECAM)
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A Call to Prayer, Reflection and Concrete Actions Statement From the Justice, Peace and Development Commission of Symposium of Episcopal Conferences of Africa and Madagascar (SECAM)

Through prayer, reflection and concrete actions, we can strengthen a culture of respect, solidarity and sustainability in harmonious coexistence with Mother Earth

Each year, the Season of Creation (http://apo-opa.co/3U3qFht) begins on 1st September, with the World Day of Prayer for Creation, and ends on 4th October, on the Feast of St. Francis of Assisi. Since 2015, the Holy Father Pope Francis has invited us to participate in this special time, which is seen…

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    • UN Declarations on the Rights of Indigenous Peoples
    • UN Declarations on the Rights of Indigenous Peoples (FR)
    • Protecting the Human Rights of Indigenous Peoples and Local Communities to Halt Biodiversity Loss
    • United Nations Declaration on the Rights of Peasants and Other People Working in Rural Areas (FR)
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European Union (EU) and African Union (AU) Should Ensure Biodiversity Conservation Funding Respects Indigenous Peoples Rights

The policy brief advocates for legal recognition and protection of the human right to land as a foundational element of effective biodiversity conservation

The Justice, Peace and Development Commission (JPDC) of the Symposium of Episcopal Conferences of Africa and Madagascar (SECAM) (SECAM.org) is urging the European Union (EU) and the African Union (AU) to take proactive measures to ensure that EU biodiversity conservation funds do not lead to mass land alienation and threaten the…