Invite you to an online dialogue with students across the African continent next month as a follow-up to a virtual conversation that began earlier this year with young people across the Americas.
On Nov. 1, Francis will join students from nine African countries and some 27 participating African institutions for "Building Bridges Across Africa: A Synodal Encounter between Pope Francis and University Students," under the theme of "Ubuntu: A Culture of Encounter; We All Belong."
"We believe this is a kairos moment for young people to hear from the visible head of the Catholic Church and to offer a fresh mandate, fresh call to action and a fresh mission," said Nigerian Fr. Stan Chu Ilo of the Pan-African Catholic Theology and Pastoral Network and one of the main organizers of the papal dialogue.
In February, Francis held a wide-ranging discussion on migration and climate change for nearly two hours with Catholic university students from across the Americas, which grew out Loyola University Chicago's efforts to participate in the 2021-23 Synod of Bishops on synodality.
The encounter not only served as a chance for students to have an unscripted exchange with the pope but also to build bridges between university students and professors on the American continents.
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