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Soeurs religieuses zambiennes formées à la facilitation des chapitres à l'atelier ACWECA

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LUSAKA, Zambia – On March 17, 2026, fifteen sisters from seven religious congregations in Zambia completed a week‑long training in chapter facilitation aimed at strengthening leadership and improving the conduct of General Chapters within religious institutes. The workshop, organized by the Association of Consecrated Women in Eastern and Central Africa (ACWECA), took place at the Kalundu Conference Centre in Lusaka…

Lever le voile : comment les sœurs catholiques zambiennes transforment le silence en une symphonie nationale

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LUSAKA, ZAMBIA — For decades, the Catholic Sisters of Zambia have been the steadfast, often unnoticed, heartbeat of national progress. This past August, that heartbeat found a new, resolute rhythm. At the launch of the Communication Network for Catholic Sisters (CNCS) Strategic Plan for 2025–2029, a historic pledge was made to move from silent service to authoritative storytelling. According to…

Sr Anne Béatrice Faye porte la sagesse ancestrale de l'Afrique au cœur du dialogue au Vatican

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DAKAR, SÉNÉGAL — À une époque marquée par des fractures mondiales persistantes, le Saint-Siège s’est tourné vers la sagesse africaine de la palabre pour bâtir de nouveaux ponts de dialogue. Le 19 janvier 2026, le pape Léon XIV a posé un geste historique en nommant Sœur Anne Béatrice Faye consultante au Dicastère pour le Dialogue interreligieux. Cette nomination constitue une…

Mission effectuée Visible : Sœur Grace Akunna et le nouveau récit du leadership religieux africain

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In the evolving landscape of the African Church, the call for visibility and documented impact has never been more urgent. At ASEC (African Sisters Education Collaborative) Nigeria, the shift from “silent service” to active witness is slowly reaching a definitive milestone. A beautiful example is the contributions of Sister Grace Akunna John-Emezi, a member of the Congregation of the Handmaids of the Holy Child…

"Un grand arbre de solace" : PACTPAN honore la vie et l'héritage de Susan Kajuju Thiruine

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In an international gathering of prayer and remembrance held on January 9, 2026, the Pan-African Catholic Theology and Pastoral Network (PACTPAN) celebrated the life of Rev. Sr. Susan Kajuju Thiruine. The Palaver Prayer Service served as a collective testimony to a woman who seamlessly integrated high academic scholarship with a profound commitment to the unsung voices of the African Church.…

Filles de la Sainte Trinité: Nourrir Dieu La Création par PACTPAN

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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…

Eglise, politique et avenir de l'Afrique : un nouveau mandat pour l'Église africaine

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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…

L'Eglise Africaine Réponse Prophétique à Dilexi Te

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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…

Sœurs africaines Ignite l'espoir après le jubilé de Rome

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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…

Saint Jean Paul II ‘Ne craignez pas' défie toujours un monde divisé par la peur

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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…