NCBC Pastoral Letter on the Jubilee Year of St. Francis of Assisi“Pilgrims of Peace and Care for Creation in Namibia”

The Namibia Catholic Bishops' Conference issued a pastoral letter titled "Pilgrims of Peace and Care for Creation in Namibia" to mark the Jubilee Year of St. Francis of Assisi. The letter invites the faithful and people of goodwill in Namibia to draw inspiration from the saint's devotion to God, love for creation, and commitment to the poor.

The Jubilee Year commemorates the 800th anniversary of the death of St. Francis and runs from January 10, 2026, to January 10, 2027. The bishops noted that Namibia is vulnerable to climate shifts, drought, and environmental stress, calling for the protection of the nation's landscapes. The document also acknowledged the service of the Franciscans to the Church in Namibia and Africa, noting their presence in Morocco since 1219.