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Synod on Synodality
Bishop Cautions Catholic Communicators in Africa against “disinformation ecosystem”
Catholic communicators in Africa have a duty to resist the influence of the contemporary propaganda networks that deliberately spread false information, the President of the Pan African Episcopal Committee for Social Communications (CEPACS) has said.
Indian Ocean Catholic Bishops Highlight “priority areas” in Synod on Synodality Process
Catholic Bishops in the countries of the Indian Ocean have, in a collective message at the end of their Plenary Assembly, highlighted some priority areas to guide the ongoing preparations for the Synod on Synodality in their region.
Catechists in Rumbek Diocese, South Sudan, Urged “to remain active” in Evangelization
Catechists in the Catholic Diocese of Rumbek in South Sudan have been called upon “to remain active” in their ministry of evangelization at the grassroots.
Catholic Bishop in South Sudan Announces “Diocesan Week” on Synodality End of July
The Catholic Bishop of Rumbek in South Sudan has announced a “Diocesan Week” to be realized at the end of July with participants focusing on the ongoing preparations for the Synod on Synodality.
Seek to Tap into Laity’s Expertise “to progress faster” in Synodality: Kenyan Archbishop
Members of the Clergy who tap into the expertise of the Laity have been known to “progress faster” in their respective apostolates, positively contributing to the ongoing preparations for the Synod on Synodality, a Catholic Archbishop in Kenya has said.
Vatican Hosts Synod Listening Session with Disabled Catholics
‘I’m in debt to people with disabilities,’ said Cardinal Grech. ‘One of them led me on the path of a priestly vocation.’
Need “to repair broken families” Highlight in South African Synodal Process: Archbishop
The need to bring stability in family life, repairing families that are “broken”, is among the highlights of the ongoing preparations for the Synod on Synodality in South Africa’s Johannesburg Archdiocese, Archbishop Buti Joseph Tlhagale has said.
African Scholars Hoping for Lengthy Synodality Beyond October 2023 Synod of Bishops
A working group of theologians, professionals, and academics who participated in a symposium that the African Synodality Initiative (ASI) organized on the ongoing preparations for the Synod on Synodality have exuded confidence that the synodal deliberations will live beyond the October 2023 Synod of Bishops.
Clergy in Africa Hesitant “to embrace change” in Synodal Process: African Scholars
Members of the Clergy are hesitant to embrace a Church where dialogue is fostered among her variety of members, participants in a Synod on Synodality encounter organized by the African Synodality Initiative (ASI) have said.
Pope Francis Encourages Religious Orders to "make their synodal journey"
The pope spoke off the cuff to members of the International Union of Superiors General.
Catholic Diocese in Eswatini Conducting Home Visits to Boost Participation in Synod
The team tasked with facilitating participation in the ongoing preparations for the Synod on Synodality in Eswatini’s Catholic Diocese of Manzini is conducting home visits to the people of God in the Diocese to encourage conversations on the Synod.
Synod on Synodality Offering "opportunity to share fruits of discernment”: Nun in Zambia
The ongoing preparations for the Synod on Synodality offers room for discernment and “an opportunity to share the fruits of the discernment”, a Catholic Nun has said.
Newly Appointed Bishop in South Africa to Foster “Synodal process” in His Episcopacy
The newly appointed Bishop of South Africa’s Kokstad Diocese has, in an interview with ACI Africa, said he will seek to foster the “Synodal process” when he takes canonical possession of his Episcopal See.
Synodal Process Time to Showcase “role in mission of evangelization”: Tanzanian Nun
A Catholic Nun from Tanzania has challenged women and men Religious in Africa to use the ongoing preparations for the Synod on Synodality to showcase their “active role in the mission of evangelization”.
Catholic Lay Leader in Senegal Says Synodal Process “not a forum for settling scores”
The President of the National Laity Council (CNL) in Senegal has cautioned the people of God against using the ongoing preparations for the Synod on Synodality as forums for settling scores.
Africa’s Participation in Synodal Process “very promising”: Vatican Cardinal
The contribution of the people of God in Africa in the ongoing preparations for the Synod on Synodality is “very promising,” a Vatican Cardinal has told participants at a virtual event.
Synod on Synodality “an opportunity for voices to be heard”: Youth Leader in South Africa
A Catholic youth leader in South Africa has said the ongoing preparations for the Synod on Synodality offers an opportunity for many voices to be heard including those of young people in Africa.
African Catholic Journalists Urged to First “deal with Synodality personally” Then Report
Catholic journalists in Africa need to “personally” engage in the ongoing preparations for the Synod on Synodality in their respective Christian communities before taking up the task of reporting about the process as media “professionals”, a Synod official has said.
How Botswana’s Language Culture is Enabling Vibrant Participation in Synodal Process
The people of God in a Catholic Diocese in Botswana are finding it easy to fully participate in the ongoing Synod on Synodality conversations using the language they are most familiar with, the Local Ordinary of the Diocese has said.
Theme of Synodality “breath of fresh air” to Migrants, Refugees: South African Archbishop
The theme of the Synod on Synodality is a relief for those on the move including the refugees and migrants for they have a chance to participate and be heard, a Catholic Archbishop in South Africa has said.
