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Pope Francis to people of Madagascar: "with prayer, I will reach everyone"

By Magdalene Kahiu

Antananarivo, 03 September, 2019 / 5:46 am (ACI Africa).

Barely two days to his pastoral trip to Africa, Pope Francis has sent a message to the people of Madagascar, telling them that he will reach everyone in the Island country through prayer.

“Prayer knows no boundaries,” the Pontiff stated and explained, “When I am in Madagascar, even if I can visit only a few places, with prayer I will reach everyone.”

“I will come to confirm you in faith and at the same time draw from it,” he added.

In the message, the Holy Father also appreciated the beauty of Madagascar and urged the people to look after it.

“Madagascar is famous for its natural beauty and for this, we say Laudato Si’,” the Pontiff said and instructed, “It is our duty to look after it with care.”

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In May 2015, Pope Francis published the Encyclical, Laudato Si’, which means “Praise to You”.

In it, he reflects about environmental degradation and calls for continuous efforts to protect Creation.

The Holy Father also reminded the people of Madagascar that besides the natural beauty of their country, their holiness also means something not just to him but also to Christ.

The Pontiff is scheduled to visit Madagascar from September 6-8 while on his fourth pastoral trip to Africa that will begin in Mozambique’s capital, Maputo.

While in the country, he will visit a hospital, meet the bishops of Madagascar, government authorities, leaders of civil society and the diplomatic corps.

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The Pope will also visit to the tomb of Blessed Victoire Rasoamanarivo, a Malagasy woman who protected the Catholic community in the country following the Malagasy-French war of 1883, which saw many Catholics persecuted and missionaries fleeing the country.

The Pope conveyed his gratitude for all the preparations ahead of his visit saying, “Thanks for all that you have done and are doing to prepare for my visit.”

 “Thank you and See you soon!” he concluded.

Magdalene Kahiu

Magdalene Kahiu is a Kenyan journalist with passion in Church communication. She holds a Degree in Social Communications from the Catholic University of Eastern Africa (CUEA). Currently, she works as a journalist for ACI Africa.

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