KENYA: Pope meets leaders of other religions in Nairobi
Pope
Francis on Thursday morning held an inter-faith dialogue with religious leaders
before
Francis on Thursday morning held an inter-faith dialogue with religious leaders
before
the open air Mass at the ground of the University of Nairobi, where he advocated
for peaceful co-existence among Kenyans and good governance to reduce radicalization
among the youth.
The
Roman Pontiff stressed the need to accommodate the diversity and difference in
opinions by ensuring that this does not cause divisions. He further urged
government and religious leaders to work towards reducing the gap between the
rich and the poor which, according to him, is one of the contributing factors
to the growth of radicalism, especially among the youth. “If employment is
assured among the youth, it will reduce radicalization”, Pope Francis said.
Roman Pontiff stressed the need to accommodate the diversity and difference in
opinions by ensuring that this does not cause divisions. He further urged
government and religious leaders to work towards reducing the gap between the
rich and the poor which, according to him, is one of the contributing factors
to the growth of radicalism, especially among the youth. “If employment is
assured among the youth, it will reduce radicalization”, Pope Francis said.
A
number of religious leaders were present at the meeting. This included the
Anglican Archbishop Eliud Wabukhala, who stressed on the need for unity among
various communities of faith and cultural background; the Supreme Council of
Kenyan Muslims Chairman Abdulghafur El-Busaidy, who emphasized on the need for
tolerance among all Kenyans by respecting the diversity of region and culture.
number of religious leaders were present at the meeting. This included the
Anglican Archbishop Eliud Wabukhala, who stressed on the need for unity among
various communities of faith and cultural background; the Supreme Council of
Kenyan Muslims Chairman Abdulghafur El-Busaidy, who emphasized on the need for
tolerance among all Kenyans by respecting the diversity of region and culture.
By AMECEA Online News Reporter
