We Are Church at the 2025 Asian Youth Academy /Asian Theology Forum in Yogyakarta, Indonesia

Martin Schockenhoff from Wir Sind Kirche, Germany, is representing We Are Church at this year's forum.  He is pictured with friends from past years. 

"As a relevant spiritual formation project for young activists, the AYA/ATF places much emphasis on their religious identity amid the all-things-mixed global world. It also aims to make them what Pope Francis calls “missionary disciples” armed with strong Christian identity with socio-political awareness, socio-cultural analysis and spiritualty."

The emphasis at this year's forum is on:

• "Asian Christianity’s Critical Approach to COP 30,
• UN-led SDGs
• Religious Nationalism from the View of Peoples Caught in a Desperate Situation in Asia"

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Prayer for the Conclave, courtesy of CAFOD

Loving God,
We pray for the Cardinals gathering to elect a new Pope,
that they may be open to the Spirit
and filled with wisdom and courage.
May the Shepherd they choose be a builder of bridges,
a witness to the dignity of all people,
a steward of the precious gift of the earth,
who will lead all your people
to bring to life your love and justice.
Amen