Catholics in the war-ravaged country of Ethiopia are looking forward to making Easter meaningful by pursuing peace and reconciliation as a way of life. Although about 60 percent of Ethiopia's population is Christian (mostly Orthodox), Catholics constitute just over 1 percent of the country's 115 million people. Until 1959, the Ethiopian Orthodox Church was attached to the Coptic Orthodox Church, from which date it has appointed its own leaders. He told Vatican News that "the witness of unity and solidarity among Christians is very important to promote peace, reconciliation and solidarity among peoples". "Easter for us is hope and new life"After the signing of the peace agreement, "people look forward to a new future of reconciliation," said Father Berga.

Source: Ethiopian News April 12, 2023 10:15 UTC