Zambia’s Bishops appeal to country’s history of peace ahead of elections - Vatican News
Emily Johnson ·
· News about the Church
As Zambia prepares for its August elections, the Catholic Bishops have issued a heartfelt pastoral statement, calling for peace and non-violence. They remind us that peace is not merely the absence of conflict, but the fruit of justice and mutual respect. The Bishops urge all political leaders and citizens to reject violence, especially targeting young people not to become instruments of hatred. Their message concludes with the prayer of Saint Francis: 'Lord, make me an instrument of your peace.' A timely appeal for a nation blessed with a history of peace.