VATICAN CITY, MAR 8, 2006 (VIS) - The Special Council for Africa of the Synod of Bishops met in Rome on February 23 and 24 in order to prepare the second synodal assembly for that continent, which was called by John Paul II and confirmed by Benedict XVI.
According to a communique made public today, the meeting was attended by Archbishop Nikola Eterovic, secretary general of the Synod of Bishops, two cardinals and seven archbishops and bishops.
During the meeting, the members discussed the preparation of the "Lineamenta," the preparatory document of the Synod, indicating that it needed to be "easy to understand and capable of favoring debate and reflection, especially on the themes of reconciliation, justice and peace in the context of a renewed evangelizing effort on the great African continent."
The members of the special council also discussed the second part of the "Lineamenta" which will be formed, as is traditionally the case, by a questionnaire, "of great importance in ensuring active participation at all levels in the local Churches of the continent and its islands."
The next meeting is scheduled to be held on February 15 and 16, 2007.
SE/SYNOD BISHOPS AFRICA/ETEROVIC VIS 20060308 (200)
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