Abuja, 26 October, 2024 / 9:25 pm (ACI Africa).
John Cardinal Onaiyekan has underscored the need for Catholic education in Africa to be rooted in the Christian faith and to promote human solidarity.
In his homily during the Opening Mass of the 4th National Catholic Education Summit in the West African country, Cardinal Onaiyekan said genuine education should also foster peace.
“Global Compact on Education must promote human solidarity, breaking down divisions and fostering unity among all people,” the Nigerian Cardinal said during the Wednesday, October 23 event that was held at St. Gabriel Chaplaincy, Durumi of the Catholic Archdiocese of Abuja.
He urged participants at the summit to read Pope Francis’ encyclical Fratelli Tutti that he said encourages fraternity and unity.
“The concept of human solidarity has become an imperative we must promote. The Holy Spirit calls us to break down walls of division and foster a common fraternity,” Cardinal Onaiyekan said.