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Synodality in Africa
Resource Team for Africa Proposes Synodality as Way to Heal Africa’s Deep-seated Wounds
Synodality, an invitation for the people of God to journey together irrespective of their differences, which the International Theological Commission defined as “the action of the Spirit in the communion of the Body of Christ and in the missionary journey of the People of God” can facilitate the healing of Africa’s deep wounds, member of the resource team that is working to deepen synodal engagements have said.
Laity in Africa Cautioned against Fostering Clericalism, Elevating “the Clergy too much”
Clericalism is not just a problem of the Clergy, members of the newly constituted Synodality Resource Team (SRT) for Africa have said, and called on the Laity to play their role in de-clericalizing the Church.
Africa’s Synodality Resource Team to Develop Training Module for Deeper Engagement
The newly constituted Synodality Resource Team (SRT) for Africa has started developing a manual to be used in various training activities to deepen the understanding of “a Synodal Church”.
“Abstract topic”: Archbishop, Others on Initial Misconceptions about Synodality in Africa
When Catholic Bishops and Priests in Cameroon heard about the Synod on Synodality, which Pope Francis launched in October 2021, some of them flatly opposed it.
Synodality Church’s “antidote to clericalism”: Mauritian Cardinal in Pastoral Letter
The Bishop of Port Louis Diocese in Mauritius, Maurice Cardinal Piat has, in his latest pastoral letter for the Lenten period, said that the Synod on Synodality and the ongoing preparations are part of the Catholic Church’s initiatives to counteract clericalism.
