Accordingly, this edition of the Journal of Inculturation Theology (JIT) is timely and fitting to the challenges facing Inculturation Theology.
While maintaining fidelity to tradition, this new threshold of synodality, proposed by the Holy Father, invites us to be sensitive and responsive to the situational contexts in which the Gospel comes in contact with the existential human challenges. As scholars and thinkers, this writing apostolate offers opportunity to fertilize ideas on how a synodal church will renew mindsets and the ecclesial structures in order to reflect God’s will for the Church in Africa. EDITORIAL On 10th October 2021, in Rome, Pope Francis solemnly opened the two-year preparation for the Synod on Synodality with the theme: “For a Synodal Church: Communion, Participation and Mission.” The Pontiff was emphatic that one of the new ways of being a synodal church, which is more engaging and integral, is the opportunity for a deep reflection, listening in a spirit of mutual trust, and being sensitive to the people’s cultures and contexts, resources and constraints.
