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Thứ Hai, 30 tháng 11, 2015

Fr Lombardi reflects on the Pope’s visit to CAR

Fr Lombardi reflects on the Pope’s visit to CAR

(Vatican Radio) Pope Francis anticipated the official opening of the Jubilee Year of Mercy in Rome on 8th December as he inaugurated the Jubilee in Bangui cathedral in the Central African Republic.

Fr Lombardi explained how the mercy of God and the close relationship between man and God are central aspects of Pope Francis’ ministry. This is why the Holy Father’s momentous gesture in Bangui cathedral is of such special significance: “to begin the Year of Mercy in a poor land, in need of mercy, pardon, reconciliation, love… is a strong message for Africa and the world”.
Concerns surrounding Pope Francis’ visit to CAR were pointless: Fr Lombardi says he “never doubted” the Pope would visit CAR. Reflecting on the Pope’s visit to the central mosque in Bangui, Fr Lombardi said it was symbolic of his search for inter-religious dialogue.
The Pope said during his visit to CAR “Today Bangui is the spiritual capital of the world… the Holy Year of Mercy begins earlier in this land that has suffered for many years as a result of war, hatred, misunderstanding and a lack of peace.”


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