John Paul II: Ecclesia in Africa,...

The Synod Fathers affirmed that 'today more than ever there is a need to form future priests in the true cultural values of their country, in a sense of honesty, responsibility and integrity. They shall be formed in such a manner that they will have the qualities of the representatives of Christ, of true servants and animators of Christian community, solidly spiritual, ready to serve, dedicated to evangelisation, capable of administering the goods of the Church efficiently and openly, and of living a simple life as befits their milieu.