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Death of Pope Francis : The condolences of the African Bishops and of the Church, Family of God in Africa and its Islands

We honor Pope Francis’s life by continuing his mission of love and service, striving to build a Church that is truly inclusive and a world that reflects God's kingdom

The Symposium of Episcopal Conferences of Africa and Madagascar (SECAM) (https://SECAM.org) and the entire Church, Family of God in Africa and its Islands join the universal Church in mourning the passing of our beloved Holy Father, Pope Francis.  Pope Francis has been more than a shepherd to the universal Church;…

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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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    • 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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    • 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)
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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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    • Resolution and Recommendations from the 50th Anniversary of the Pan African Episcopal Committee for Social Communications (CEPACS) held at Lumen Christi Retreat and Media Centre, Lagos, Nigeria on 19 – 20 November 2023
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Resolution and Recommendations from the 50th Anniversary of the Pan African Episcopal Committee for Social Communications (CEPACS) held at Lumen Christi Retreat and Media Centre, Lagos, Nigeria on 19 – 20 November 2023

To form and capacity-build the CEPACS continental Committee and define its relationship with the regional and national episcopal conferences for the future

1. Preamble We, a total of over eighty (80) participants comprising of Cardinals, Archbishops, Bishops, Priests, Religious, regional officials of communication along with the local and foreign partners of the Symposium of Episcopal Conferences of Africa and Madagascar (SECAM) (www.SECAM.org), as well as lay communication experts, at the 50th Anniversary…

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    • His Eminence Cardinal Philippe Ouédraogo, President of the Symposium of Episcopal Conferences of Africa and Madagascar (SECAM) and Head of the Catholic Church in Africa
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The Symposium of Episcopal of Conferences of Africa and Madagascar (SECAM) will hold its 19th Plenary Assembly from 25th July 2022 to 1st August 2022 in Accra, Ghana

The SECAM is the association of Catholic Bishops of Africa, Madagascar and the Islands

The Symposium of Episcopal of Conferences of Africa and Madagascar (SECAM) (www.SECAM.org), the association of Catholic Bishops of Africa, Madagascar and the Islands, will hold its 19th Plenary Assembly from 25th July 2022 to 1st August 2022 in Accra, Ghana (the Plenary Assembly of the Symposium is held every three…