A Pan-African network of Catholic scholars, church leaders and pastoral agents shaping theology, justice and faith for the continent and beyond.
PACTPAN brings African Catholic scholars, church leaders, grassroots pastoral agents and social justice leaders into one inclusive space, together with our ecumenical and inter-religious partners. We work for a better future for the continent, so that God's people in Africa may have life in abundance.
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Advancing African theological scholarship through rigorous academic inquiry.
Supporting church leaders and grassroots agents in their ministries.
Advocating for peace, dignity and justice across the continent.
Building Catholic, ecumenical and inter-religious partnerships.
Our online platform
The place where the network meets between congresses. Join groups, follow the activity feed, message colleagues and find upcoming events with members across Africa and the diaspora.
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Abidjan, Côte d'Ivoire
The largest gathering of African Catholic theologians, church leaders and pastoral agents: scholars and everyday Catholics, laity and pastors, and sisters and brothers from other Church communities.
Palaver: Synodal Conversations
Open dialogue on the future of the Church in Africa.
PACTPAN Academy
Online theology and pastoral courses for the African context.
Research units
Dedicated research communities across the continent.
Publications and bookstore
Papers, essays and books on the African experience of God and the Church.
Videos and podcasts
Lectures, panels and reflections from across Africa.
Ouagadougou, Burkina Faso — July 1, 2026 — The Pan-African Network of Catholic Theology and Pastoral Network (PACTPAN) has officially inaugurated the leadership team of its youth movement, Church of Now, marking a significant...
PACTPAN, University of Würzburg, and the Institute for World Church and Mission Convene International Conference on Synodality
PACTPAN’S STATEMENT OF SOLIDARITY WITH SECAM ON THE TRAGIC KILLING OF BISHOP OSÓRIO CITORA AFONSO
This Must Not Become Another Forgotten African Tragedy: PACTPAN Calls for Urgent International Solidarity in Response to Ebola Outbreak.
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