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Symposium of Episcopal Conferences of Africa and Madagascar (SECAM)

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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)
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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…

Symposium of Episcopal Conferences of Africa and Madagascar (SECAM)

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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…

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    • Participants of the SECAM Meeting with National and Regional Secretaries General in Brazzaville, Congo, July 24-29, including the annual celebration of SECAM Day
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Annual Celebration of Symposium of Episcopal Conferences of Africa and Madagascar (SECAM) Day 2024 (28th & 29th July 2024): “You Africans are Missionaries to Yourselves”- Message from SECAM President

This year, commemorating the 60th anniversary of the canonization of the Martyrs of Uganda (1964-2024), we are celebrating SECAM Day in a very special way

Introduction Once again, the Catholic Church in Africa is celebrating SECAM Day with gratitude - the day on which the Symposium of Episcopal Conferences of Africa and Madagascar (SECAM) (www.SECAM.org/) was founded by African Bishops. SECAM is continental body of liaison, study and consultation created to preserve, encourage and promote…

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    • The Secretary General of the Symposium of Episcopal Conferences of Africa and Madagascar (SCEAM), Rev. Rafael Simbine Junior (left), greeting Pope Francis (right), represented the African continent during a session in Rome from November 28 to 30, 2022
    • Bishops, priests and lay Catholics during the “Continental Synodal Assembly of Africa”, March 1-6, 2023, Addis Ababa, Ethiopia (1)
    • Bishops, priests and lay Catholics during the “Continental Synodal Assembly of Africa”, March 1-6, 2023, Addis Ababa, Ethiopia (2)
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Preparatory Workshop for the African Delegates to the Second Session of the Synod on Synodality

Towards October 2024: “How can we be a Synodal Church in mission?”

The Symposium of Episcopal Conferences of Africa and Madagascar (SECAM) (SECAM.org), in collaboration with the African Synodality Initiative (ASI) is organizing a workshop for the African Delegates to the Second Session of the Synod on Synodality in October 2024. The workshop is scheduled to take place from 23 – 26…

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    • Participants at the SECAM seminar on the theme “Conflicts in Africa in the context of the exploitation of natural and mining resources”, from March 8 to 10, 2024, in Accra, Ghana
    • His Eminence Fridolin Cardinal Ambongo, March 6, 2024, in Accra, Ghana
    • Partial view of the room during the work of the seminar on the theme "Conflicts in Africa in the context of the exploitation of natural and mining resources", from March 8 to 10, 2024, in Accra, Ghana
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    • The Church of Africa Denounces the Exploitation of Mineral and Natural Resources, Fueling Conflict and suffering
    • The Church of Africa Denounces the Exploitation of Mineral and Natural Resources, Fueling Conflict and suffering (FR)
    • The Church of Africa Denounces the Exploitation of Mineral and Natural Resources, Fueling Conflict and suffering (PT)
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The Church of Africa Denounces the Exploitation of Mineral and Natural Resources, Fueling Conflict and suffering

The overarching objective is to ensure that Africa's abundant resources contribute to economic development, benefit the majority of its populace, foster peace, and alleviate poverty

The Symposium of the Episcopal Conference of Africa and Madagascar (SECAM) (www.SECAM.org) convened a pivotal seminar addressing the theme of "Conflicts in Africa in the Context of the Exploitation of Natural and Mining Resources" from March 8th to 10th, 2024, in Accra, Ghana. This significant event brought together approximately forty…