Africa/Ethiopia – Bishop Fikre: “Healing our social and spiritual rifts through prayer, love and justice”
Wednesday, May 8, 2024
Addis Ababa (Agenzia Fides) – “By remaining neutral and free from ethno-sectarianism and political influence, religious leaders play an important role as mediators and in building a culture of peace and reconciliation.” ” said the archdiocese’s co-coordinating bishop, Teshome Fikre Woldetensae. The Reverend Emdebel and general secretary of the Episcopal Church of Ethiopia was commenting on the deep political and social crisis that has gripped the country for several months. . “The whole population can actually rely on local social values,” he said in a recent interview with a local television station. “While we were once considered a people of faith and humility, today we continue to experience general insecurity and extreme poverty due to daily and ongoing conflicts and wars. , this is what is being exposed to. Blood is spilled everywhere,” reads the statement sent to Fidesz. “Religious organizations and governments have a responsibility to lead young people to the right path of development, not war,” Bishop Fikre continued. We must show them the path of truth, love and justice, protect them from traffickers as they face unemployment and despair, and help them stay on the right path. “Social and spiritual wounds can be healed through prayer, kindness, good deeds, love and justice,” the Secretary-General of the Ethiopian Bishops’ Conference stressed. “Above all, we shepherds of the land have a responsibility like no other before God, who has entrusted us with the life of the land and called us to care for the flock.” (AP) ) (Agenzia Fides, August 5, 2024)
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