Catholic Theology and Faith-Based Peacebuilding Documents: Africa

2021

Elias O. Opongo, SJ, "Fratelli Tutti and 'Ubuntu' on Cosmological Friendship," La Civilità Cattolica

Archbishop Gabriele Caccia, Apostolic Nuncio and Permanent Observer of the Holy to the UN, Statement At The Open Debate On Peace And Security In Africa

2020

"Catholic Peacebuilding in the DRC: Challenges, Opportunities, and Lessons for Sub-Saharan Africa" (webinar)

The Kroc Cast: Peace Studies Conversations, "The Pandemic and Peacebuilding: Lessons from Sub-Saharan Africa"

2018

Justice, Peace, and Integrity of Creation Joint Commission, documents from "Building Peace Together" round table for dialogues for South Sudan and DRC

Jonathan Luxmoore, National Catholic Reporter, "Africa's Catholic bishops assert peace-building priorities"

2017

USCCB Committee on International Justice and Peace, Letter of Solidarity to South Sudan Catholic Bishops

USCCB Committee on International Justice and Peace, Letter of Solidarity to Catholic Church in DRC

2016

Catholic Bishops of South Sudan, "Do Not Be Afraid: Rise Above Adversity! Message of Encouragement and Hope"

Catholic Bishops of South Sudan, "Lift Up Your Hearts: Message of Hope and Encouragement"

2014

Letter from Bishop Richard E. Pates (USCCB) to U.S. Ambassador Donald Booth urging continued U.S. support for relief and peace in South Sudan

South Sudan Council of Churches, "Let My People Live in Peace and Harmony"

2012

Final Declaration on Revitalizing the Strategy of the Catholic Episcopal Conference of the Great Lakes Region and Horn of Africa for Reconciliation, Justice and Peace (Francaise)

Final Declaration on Revitalizing the Strategy of the Catholic Episcopal Conference of the Great Lakes Region and Horn of Africa for Reconciliation, Justice and Peace (English)

Anna Floerke Scheid, "Interpersonal and Social Reconciliation: Finding Congruence in African Theological Anthropology," Horizons

2011

Pope Benedict XVI, Africae Munus, Post-Synodal Apostolic Exhortation

2010

Conference of the Catholic Episcopate of the Great Lakes Region for Peace and Reconciliation, Final Declaration (Francaise)

Conference of the Catholic Episcopate of the Great Lakes Region for Peace and Reconciliation, Final Declaration (English)

Final Declaration, Regional Conference of Religious Leaders on the Impackt of the LRA Yambio, September 8-10, 2010

2009

Uganda Episcopal Conference, "A Call To Justice And Integrity"

Propositions of the Second Special Assembly for Africa of the Synod of Bishops

Closing Statement of the Second Special Assembly for Africa of the Synod of Bishops

2008

Communique De Presse Sur La Re Union De La Commission Mixte De L Eglise Catholique Du Burundi De La R D Congo Du Rwanda Et De La Tanzanie Pour Les Refugies Tenue Au Centre Amani A Bukavu

John Onaiyekan, "The Church's Work For Peace And Reconciliation In Africa," paper delivered at the Fifth Annual CPN Conference, April 13-15, 2008, Notre Dame, IN

Evariste Ngoyagoye, "Bishops Role In The Great Crisis In Burundi," paper delivered at the Fifth Annual CPN Conference, April 13-15, 2008, Notre Dame, IN

2006

Yvon Elenga, "Marcher Ensemble pour la Reconciliation, la Justice et la Paix: D'apres les Lineamenta du Synode des Eveques pour la IIe Assemblee Speciale pour L Afrique"

John Onaiyekan, "The Challenge Of Solidarity Burundi," paper delivered at the Third Annual CPN Conference, July 24-28, 2006, Bujumbura, Burundi

John Ricard, "How Can the Church Outside the Great Lakes Region Strengthen the Capacity of the Church Here to Engage in Peacebuilding," paper delivered at the Third Annual CPN Conference, July 24-28, 2006, Bujumbura, Burundi

Frederic Rubwejanga, "Le Defi de la Solidarite," paper delivered at the Third Annual CPN Conference, July 24-28, 2006, Bujumbura, Burundi

Don Francesco Tedeschi, "Apropos de la Contribution de l'Eglise Hors de le Region pour la Construction de la Paix dans les Pays des Grands Lacs," paper delivered at the Third Annual CPN Conference, July 24-28, 2006, Bujumbura, Burundi

2004

Uganda Episcopal Conference, "A Concern for Peace, Unity and Harmony in Uganda"

1980

Uganda Episcopal Conference, "Reshaping Our Nation"

 

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