"It is a difficult setting, the one where you have to carry out your mission at the service of the people the Lord entrusted to you", of which "you are the witnesses" through "a stronger and stronger life of communion and an exemplary daily life". It was said by the Pope to the Bishops of the Central African Republic, that he received this morning in audience on the occasion of their visit ad limina. ” “To the Bishops, headed by their president, mgr. François-Xavier Yombandje, Benedict XVI recalled that "in this sometimes daring walk, the apostolic exhortation ‘Ecclesia in Africa’ remains an essential guide that should be firmly put into practice". "The most urgent challenges that the Church of your country is called to respond to went on the Pontiff include peace and agreement across the country. In particular the poorest ones are the victims of dramatic situations that inevitably lead to deep divisions within society and despondency. The second Special Assembly for Africa of the Episcopal Synod, which is being prepared, will be a powerful opportunity to reflect on the announcement of the Gospel in a setting that is full of signs of hope as well as worrying situations". (continued)” “
