For the annual World Youth Day (WYD) to be celebrated this year on Sunday, November 21, on the Solemnity of Christ the King, Pope Francis has called on the young people to arise and be Christ’s witnesses.
He risked his life to save many people. During the outbreak of Ebola, he stayed with the people he served. He was taken to heaven by Covid 19 on 11 November 2020, at the age of 74 years.
His ties with the mission in South Africa lasted all his life. It was there that he spent the best years of his life, enjoying much success but also facing many challenges and difficulties.
The sound of gunfire is coming closer. Billowing smoke can be seen in the distance. The area has become a battlefield between the government forces and the rebels. The missionaries realise it is time to go.
This year World Mission Sunday will be celebrated on 24 October. The theme the Holy Father has chosen this year is: ‘We cannot but speak about what we have seen and heard’ (Acts 4:20). A synthesis of his message.
