Bafatá, 09 November, 2024 / 8:29 pm (ACI Africa).
The Diocesan Administrator of the Catholic Diocese of Bafatá in Guinea Bissau has called on politicians and other government stakeholders in the tropical country on West Africa’s Atlantic coast to pay attention to the plight of the people, who he said are crying for help.
In his homily during the Monday, November 4 National Day of Prayer and Fasting for peace and stability realized amid growing social and economic challenges in Guinea-Bissau, Fr. Lúcio Brentegani outlined the negative effects of the violence and called for the fostering of truth that he said sets people free.
“On this day of fasting and prayer for Guinea-Bissau, let us also appeal to our leaders, politicians, military personnel, judges, and police officers: do not close your eyes to the cries for help coming from the poor in Guinea-Bissau,” Fr. Brentegani said during the Eucharistic celebration that was held at Our Lady of Grace Cathedral of Bafatá Diocese.
He emphasized, “Do not close your eyes to the pleas for assistance from many families who do not have enough to eat.”
The Diocesan Administrator of Bafatá Diocese described the socio-economic situation in Guinea Bissau as “difficult” and highlighted some of the negatively affected sectors.
