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PACTPAN Launches “Church of Now” Youth Leadership Team to Strengthen Youth Leadership and Catholic Renewal Across Africa
Ouagadougou, Burkina Faso — July...
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PACTPAN, University of Würzburg, and the Institute for World Church and Mission Convene International Conference on Synodality
Engaging Synodality: Intercultural Perspectives for...
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PACTPAN’S STATEMENT OF SOLIDARITY WITH SECAM ON THE TRAGIC KILLING OF BISHOP OSÓRIO CITORA AFONSO
“I came that they may have life, and have it abundantly” (John 10:10) The Pan-African Catholic Theological and Pastoral Network (PACTPAN) joins...
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This Must Not Become Another Forgotten African Tragedy: PACTPAN Calls for Urgent International Solidarity in Response to Ebola Outbreak.
“Carry each other’s burdens, and in this way you will fulfill the law of Christ.” — Galatians 6:2 “The suffering of one...
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The Sahel at Risk: Mali’s Experience and Dangers of a Divided Sahel
The devastating surprise attack on April 25th, which ransacked part of Mali and reportedly claimed the life of Defence Minister General Sadio...
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Is the Tinubu Government Covering Up Christian Genocide in Nigeria?
President Bola Tinubu recently hailed the killing of senior Islamic State commander Abu Bilal al -Minuki in a joint Nigerian and American...
Sisters in Action
Africa Must Confront the Moral Crisis of Xenophobia
The recent resurgence of xenophobic violence in South Africa is not only a social and political concern; it is a profound moral...
Sisters in Action
Unmasking the “Foreigner”: Xenophobia and the Crisis of the African Soul
The periodic flares of xenophobia in South Africa—most notably the 2008 riots and subsequent attacks on Somali, Zimbabwean, and Nigerian nationals—are often...
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Celebrating One Year of Pope Leo’s Transformation of the Church: Lessons for Africa
In the first year of his pontificate, Pope Leo is quietly transforming the Church through a transformation of the papacy itself. His...
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Christ the King in African Soil: Liturgy, Culture, and the Reign of Compassion
By Sr. Grace Akunna John-Emezi, HHCJ During the Christ the King celebration, from one city to another, across many African countries, major...
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Breast Cancer Awareness in Nigerian Schools: Educating and Empowering Youth
In Imo State, Nigeria, a school-based awareness campaign transforms health education into advocacy and hope for the next generation. Written by Sr....
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World Food Day 2025: Empowering Women and Youth through Food Skills and Sustainable Livelihoods
Abuja, Nigeria—In celebration of World Food Day 2025, the Chafuyi community in Abuja Municipal Area Council (AMAC) hosted a three-day Skills Acquisition...
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PACTPAN kicks off the era of action, launches strategic initiatives following landmark Abidjan Congress
Abidjan, Côte d’Ivoire – 25 septembre 2025. The Pan-African Catholic Theology and Pastoral Network (PACTPAN) will tomorrow launch a transformative implementation phase...
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Dreams in Transit: Witnessing the Silent Flight of Africa’s Youth
By Sr. Jane Kimathi, Pactpan Director of Programs At one of East Africa’s major international airports, I sat quietly in prayer, fingers...
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PACTPAN Nigeria Marks World Menstrual Hygiene Day with School Outreach in Zhidu, Abuja
Abuja, Nigeria — On May 28, 2025, the PACTPAN Nigeria team visited Junior Secondary School in Zhidu Village, Lugbe, Abuja, to commemorate World...
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