Sr. Helen is a Zambian communicator passionate about sharing the impactful stories of religious sisters. With a focus on their vital contributions to the Church and society, she brings to light the often-unsung heroines of faith and service. Her work aims to amplify their mission and address the challenges they face in a changing world
The recent celebration at Holy Trinity Girls’ School was more than a ceremony—it was a quiet revolution wrapped in prayer, song, and youthful conviction. Held during the Grade 12 graduation, the event became an unexpected stage for honouring a group of girls who have stood out not only for their academic effort, but also for their faith-driven commitment to safeguarding…
On 28 November 2025, the Pan-African Catholic Theology and Pastoral Network convened a continental Catholic Palaver on Church and Politics in Africa, inspired by SECAM Vision 2025–2050, Pillar 12. Bringing together cardinals, bishops, religious, scholars, youth advocates, and political leaders from across the continent, the gathering became a powerful reminder that Africa’s political future cannot be separated from its moral…
On November 14, 2025, PACTPAN and SECAM hosted a pan-African palaver to present Pope Leo XIV’s Pastoral Exhortation Dilexi Te (I Have Loved You). The event brought together scholars, clergy, activists, lay members of Christ’s faithful, and change agents from across the continent and beyond. Among the most striking voices was Bishop Stephen Dami Mamza of Yola—known for living shoulder-to-shoulder…
From October 8th to 12th, 2025, the eternal city, Rome, hosted thousands of consecrated individuals gathered from all parts of the world for the Jubilee of Consecrated Life. This gathering transcended the boundaries of a typical church event, evolving into a global hub of spiritual renewal. The event reinforced a resolute commitment to the consecrated mission as witnesses of hope…
VATICAN CITY, Oct. 22 – Across the globe today, Catholics mark the feast of St. John Paul II, celebrating a pontiff whose three simple words—”Be not afraid”—became a revolutionary cry that helped reshape the 20th century’s political and spiritual landscape. The Polish-born pope, who led the Roman Catholic Church from 1978 to 2005, emerges in historical memory as a figure of…
On October 1st, 2025, Pope Leo XIV warned a global audience that “God will ask us if we have cared for our common home.” The Pope was speaking at the Raising Hope Conference, an international gathering on climate justice organized by the Laudato Si’ Movement to mark the tenth anniversary of Pope Francis’ landmark ecological encyclical. How has Pope Leo…
ABIDJAN, CÔTE D’IVOIRE – AUGUST 2025 – The PACTPAN Assembly has unanimously voted to implement the final statement from the Congress. At its assembly held on 19th September, the Assembly unanimously welcomed the plan for this implementation presented by a team of scholars led by Sr Agnes Sory and Fr Vitalis Anehobi. The Congress’s concluding statement, approved by participants, expresses…
[AFRICA] – The Pan-African Catholic Theological and Pastoral Network (PACTPAN) will embark on a landmark initiative to draft a 25-year strategic vision for the Catholic Church in Africa during its General Assembly this Friday, September 26, 2025. The virtual meeting, which will also introduce a new executive leadership team, aims to channel the energy of its recent Abidjan congress into…
Amid rising seas and record heat, Africa’s climate crisis is the defining injustice of our time, a profound moral indictment demanding justice, not charity, from wealthy nations.In a world of rising seas and record heat, Africa is a continent of moral contrasts. Here, droughts devastate farmlands, and cyclones, fueled by global emissions, tear apart coastal communities. These are the scenes…
NAIROBI – At a landmark gathering in Nairobi, African women theologians are charting a bold path for the global Church. The Second African Women Theologians Conference has convened voices from across the continent and beyond, carrying a clear message: for the Church to embody true synodality, it must listen to and walk with the voices of women, especially in Africa,…