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SCOUTING: A COMMITMENT TO PEACE AND COHESION IN WEST AFRICA
Ouagadougou, February 17–22, 2025 – In a sub-regional context marked by security and humanitarian crises, more than 150 young scouts and leaders from 16 West African countries gathered in Burkina Faso for the 15th Zonal Conference and the 11th Scout Youth Forum. A...
ICCS Africa: A Renewed Vision for a Thriving Catholic Scouting Movement
In a constantly evolving world, where social, environmental, and spiritual challenges are multiplying, African youth need strong guiding principles more than ever to build a better future. In this context, the African Region of the International Catholic Conference of...
SECOND SUNDAY OF LENT, YEAR C Luke 9:28b-36
Dear brothers and sisters, today we celebrate the Second Sunday of Lent, and each Sunday brings us closer to the mysteries we will celebrate at Easter.The Church invites us to meditate on the Gospel of the Transfiguration of Jesus according to Saint Luke. This...
AFRICAN SCOUTING: A FLAME OF HOPE FOR A CONTINENT IN MOTION
Every 13th of March, we celebrate African Scouting Day, established in 1995 by the African Union (then OAU), in recognition of the immense contribution of scouting to the development of the continent. This day is not just a simple commemoration; it is a vibrant call...
A Milestone for Friends of the Earth: Sustainability Takes Root in Boran-sur-Oise 🌍✨
Friends of the Earth has reached an important milestone with the successful completion of its first environmental project in Boran-sur-Oise. This initiative marks the beginning of a long-term commitment to promoting sustainability and ecological awareness within the...
Lent
Lenten Message from Abbé Eric Paulin Djalang BASSENE – ICCS Chaplain for West Africa Dear Scout leaders, As we enter the season of Lent, Saint Paul reminds us in 2 Corinthians 5:20–6:2 (the second reading for Ash Wednesday) that this is a favorable time for each of us...
Advent – Interfaith activity
Association des Scouts et Guides du Mali Training workshop on Pacific cohabitation between scouts and guides of different religions (Christians and Muslims) on Saturday, December 14, 2024 at the Djoliba Center, Bamako-Mali. It was an interfaith dialogue between...
ICCS – Friends of the Earth: Launch of the Programme in Cairo, a Step Forward in Promoting Laudato Si
The ICCS Friends of the Earth programme was officially launched in Cairo, marking a significant step in global efforts to protect the environment and promote sustainable development. This initiative strengthens the commitment of the International Catholic Conference...
Working Group on the Fees System
Following the emergency resolution unanimously voted at the ICCS World Council in Cairo, the World Committee appointed a working group to consolidate the proposal for a new fees system. Associations will soon be contacted to clarify any doubts and to find the fees...
Leaven in the Dough: Driving Social Change Through Scouting
Leaven in the Dough: Driving Social Change Through Scouting The "Leaven in the Dough" project builds on the text “The Place of Religions in Scouting – A Catholic Vision” and aims to help put into place the strategic priorities set at the last ICCS World Council. This...
Fourth Sunday of Advent
Today, on this Fourth Sunday of Advent, we are already at the gates of Christmas. This week prepares us for the imminent coming of the Child Jesus, who comes to live among us. Living Advent through the Sundays being characterized as "Vigilance", "Conversion" and...
MEDITATION FOR THE 3rd SUNDAY OF ADVENT – DECEMBER 15th, 2024
We are already in the third week of Advent. The theme of this week is Joy. Also, we are approaching a year of joy, a year for the Jubilee. We want to walk through this year of joy as pilgrims of hope. As we heard in today's Gospel, John the Baptist preaches the Good...