Introduction When I was asked to develop this theme, I immediately referred to the important orientations of the African Synod where it refers to justice and peace (1). My presentation will therefore focus on an analysis of the actual reality with reference to the Synod’s orientations. It is important to remember that, in general, Africa,…

We are very happy to greet the meeting, in Africa, of the International Forum of Catholic Action being held in Bujumbura from 22 to 25 August 2002. It is a real comfort to us that so many friends have come to our country, torn as it is by a fratricidal war, and such a visit…