African Catholic Bishops to Chart a Path of Hope and Renewal in Kigali
African Catholic Bishops to Chart a Path of Hope and Renewal in Kigali
African bishops in Accra, Ghana, in February 2025. Credits: Vatican News This week marks a historic gathering as African bishops convene in Kigali, Rwanda, for the 20th Plenary Assembly of the Symposium of Episcopal Conferences of Africa and Madagascar (SECAM). Over 250 participants including presidents of 54 national episcopal conferences, theologians, and global partners are […]
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III Pan-African Catholic Congress On theology, Society & Pastoral Lifehttps://congress.pactpan.orgIII Pan-African Catholic Congress On theology, Society & Pastoral Life Co-conveners: Mons. Jean Kouassi Bonzo (Chair, Local organizing committee, Vicar-General, Grand Bassam Diocese): jeanbonzo72@gmail.com Sr Sia Solange (Director, Center for the Protection of Minors and Vulnerable Persons (CPM-PV), Catholic Missionary Institute of Abidjan): srsiasolange@yahoo.fr Madam Martine Gokran (Institut de Théologie de […]
The Cameroonian Priest and the Trinitarian Temptation: Fame, Wealth, Women
Every temptation that humans face falls into three categories: the flesh (lust and gluttony), the mind (pride and envy), and the idolatrous love of things (greed). The intensity of these temptations varies throughout life. In youth, one is most often tempted against purity, inclined to the sins of the flesh. In middle age, the temptations […]
Pope Leo XIV makes surprise visit during Africa Day Mass
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Beauty and the Priest
One of the most influential novels of the past two centuries is Fyodor Dostoevsky’s The Idiot. In that novel, there is an intriguing exchange between Ippolit, a terminally ill and deeply cynical character, and Prince Myshkin, a man of deep goodness and saintly innocence. Ippolit mockingly asks: “Is it true, Prince, that you once said, […]
Entering the Christmas Mystery with Zechariah: The Dawn from on high shall break upon us!
“In the tender compassion of our Lord, the dawn from on high shall break upon us, to shine on those who dwell in darkness and the shadow of death, and to guide our feet into the way of peace.” (Luke 1:78-79). 1. Zechariah, the Seer In the Hebrew Bible (OT), “Seer” depicts a prophet, or […]
My Kingdom Is Not Of This World!
Friends, Whether we are aware of it or not, our earthly experience of power makes us unconsciously suspicious of titles like “King,” “Queen,” “Chief,” “Fon,” and also “President,” as the case may be. The images that may immediately come to mind could suggest for the most part absolute power, force, violence and arbitrariness; it could […]
Highlights from the International Conference on “Benedict XVI’s Legacy: Unfinished Debates on Faith, Culture, and Politics”
The Benedict XVI Institute for Africa is pleased to offer the following detailed recap and photos from participants and attendees of the International Conference on the legacy of Pope Benedict XVI. Background The International Conference on “Benedict XVI’s Legacy: Unfinished Debates on Faith, Culture, and Politics”, held at the University of Notre Dame in Indiana, […]
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Sunday, April 7 5:00–7:00 p.m. Registration Check-InMorris Inn, outside Private Dining RoomsNote: Check-in will also be available Monday. 6:00-7:30 p.m. Welcome DinnerMorris Inn, Private Dining Rooms 8:00–9:15 p.m. Welcome Address: “Intellectual Legacy of Pope Benedict XVI”Cyril O’Regan (University of Notre Dame)Introductory Remarks: Rev. Jordi Pujol, Rev. Roberto RegoliDownes BallroomChair: Margaret Cabaniss (de Nicola Center for […]