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The Church After Pope Francis: What African Catholics Want from the Future Pope
What are the expectations of the Church in Africa for the future after the remarkable service of Pope Francis? What are we...
News
News and statements.
Reporting, analysis and statements on African theology, Church affairs and social justice from our community of scholars and pastoral agents.
Synodality
Co-Responsibility in the Church is the Path to Unite and Serve
Co-Responsibility in the Church is the Path to UnIn an era marked by division and strife, the Church stands as a beacon...
Synodality
Pan-African Catholic Theology and Pastoral Network: A Better Church and Society is Possible in Africa
The Pan-African Catholic Theology and Pastoral Network (PACTPAN) is a group of African scholars and pastoral agents who work in the Catholic...
Sportlight
Spotlight: Dr. Sylvia Gaudence Ruambo
Dr. Sylvia is a devoted professional who advocates for disability, children, and women’s rights. She is the founder and executive director of...
Advocacy
Contemporary Issues Affecting Children in Africa
During the webinar, various issues affecting the children of Africa were discussed. The primary focus was on the social impact of these...
Advocacy
If Silence Was to Speak: Unveiling the Hidden Wounds of Trafficking of Girls in Africa
Project Director: Sr Leonida Katunge Sr Leonida is a theologian, lawyer, grassroots organizer, and Director of Programs for the Pan-African Catholic Theology...
BBI
The Malawian BBI Cohort took part in Maula Deanery Youth Recollection by Fr Jean KESSE.
On November 1, 2022, Pope Francis had a virtual encounter with University Students from different parts of the continent. At that event...
Health and Healing
Pactpan Partners with CUAMM to Lunch “Just in Time in Low Resource Settings”
Doctors with Africa CUAMM and Pactpan are thrilled to announce an online and free training course called “Just in Time in Low...
Individual Publications
The Slow, Sweet Death of the Eurocentric Christianity
While I may not have the gift of prophecy, I am convinced that change is coming. The era of European theology is...
Earlier press releases
Reports from PACTPAN's cohorts, units and programs.
Press release
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...
Press release
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....
Press release
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...
Press release
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...
Press release
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...
Press release
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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