Pope Francis, who arrived conflict-ridden Central African Republic
on Sunday, November 29, on his final leg of a three-nation African tour,
has urged the warring factions to lay down their weapons.
The
country has been ravaged by sectarian violence for more than two years
after longtime Christian leader Francois Bozize was ousted by rebels
from the mainly Muslim Seleka force. Pope Francis opened a 'holy door'
during a mass at Bangui Cathedral, marking the beginning of a Jubilee
year dedicated to forgiveness and reconciliation which will be formally
inaugurated on December 8.
In his address, he called for "unity, urging the people to avoid the
temptation of fear of others, of the unfamiliar, of what is not part of
our ethnic group, our political views or our religious denomination"
He also said he hoped the upcoming elections would allow the country to peacefully begin a new chapter.
"It is my fervent wish that the various national consultations to be
held in coming weeks will enable the country to embark serenely on a new
chapter of its history" he said.
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ReplyDeleteWell done sir
ReplyDeleteBorn a catholic and will marry a catholic, awwwwwww. I love my church # winks#
ReplyDeleteI hope dey listen
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Nice one frm him and I hope they tak dis words of wisdom frm him. All d best to our beloved Pope!
ReplyDeleteComment frm ROYAL PRIESTHOOD (royalpriesthood007@gmail.com)
We might as well tell Muslims to dissappear. The minute I saw the ruckus was caused by Muslims. ..I just shook my head. It will be almost impossible to stop them...let's hope the holy father's words touches them.
ReplyDeleteGood one papa
ReplyDeletePeace & unity is the key to survival of the human race.I wish this message is received by all.But No,tomorrow another carnage may happen
ReplyDeleteGod please touch their hearts
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ReplyDeleteI wish dey would listen! Linda take note!
ReplyDeleteI wish dey would listen! Linda take note!
ReplyDeleteNa the Muslims start the war . Now Na them don suffer pass since the war started. I say make those christians nak the more. They would never try that nonsense in their life again.
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That is how this one will be visiting all African countries, without even stopping by in Nigeria. Don't blame him thou, had been we ve a president he wud ve put everything in place for his visit, giant of Africa being treated like Congo. Oga mbok no near naija ooo, before them plant that tin were dey person anyhow for u here ooo. Nigeria will one day ve a president after this turbulent 4yrs,Amen.
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