Missio Aachen: "A faithful companion"Representing Missio Aachen, Simon Kuhl described AMECEA as one of the German mission organization's "premium partners" and reaffirmed its commitment to accompanying the Church in Eastern Africa despite financial challenges affecting the Church in Germany. “For decades, we have walked together in a spirit of mutual trust, listening to one another, learning from one another, and working side by side in strengthening the local Church,” Kuhl said. Credit: ACI AfricaWhile acknowledging declining Church membership and reduced financial resources in Germany, Kuhl stressed that these realities would not weaken Missio Aachen's commitment to Eastern Africa. “This is precisely the kind of synodal Church that Pope Francis encouraged us to become: a Church that listens, accompanies, and walks together across generations. The future of our Church will not simply belong to young people; it will be shaped with young people,” he said.