The Second Synod of Africa will take place at the Vatican in October. Benedict XVI will travel to the Continent, to Cameroon and Angola, from March 17th to 23rd to deliver the Instrumentum laboris, the working document for the future Assembly.The first Synod of Africa was inaugurated with a solemn Eucharist celebration presided by John Paul II on April 10th 1994. African rhythms resounded in St. Peters Basilica, and during the homily the Pope observed that the African Continent may be considered Christs second homeland, since according to the Gospel, it was there where he sought refuge from Herods persecution.The vitality of the African Church but also the violence and tensions that permeate the ...
Link to this comment:
All Comments (0)