ZAMBIA: Zambia Poised for Synodal Church Implementation, Emphasizes Unity, Spiritual Renewal
Fr. Cletus Mwiila, Missionary of synodality
Sandra Kunda
Fr. Cletus Mwiila, a Missionary of Synodality in Zambia, has emphasized that the Synodal journey is not merely about reforming church structures or clerical attitudes but about fostering a more inclusive and spiritually awakened Church that echoes the familial spirit decided at the 1994 Synod of Bishops of Africa.
“The future vitality of Christianity in Zambia depends on rediscovering the spiritual and existential roots of our faith,” said Fr. Mwiila.
The cleric stressed that synodality should be lived not just within parishes but also as a model for co-existence across humanity.
Drawing inspiration from Pentecost and the early Church, he described the Synodal Church as a dynamic force animated by the Holy Spirit, transcending cultural, tribal, and institutional boundaries.
“We are one body with all life on earth,” he said, urging Christians to embrace universal brotherhood and spiritual openness.
The implementation marks a critical step in Zambia’s Catholic journey, which aims to inspire solidarity, cooperation, and ecumenical communion in a deeply divided world.
