Pope Francis, speaking from Rome in his Christmas Day message, called on humanity to maintain a hope against the many difficulties of our time — the hope, he said, that is found “in the heart of the night” reflected in the story of the Nativity. His message centered on the struggles of African nations among them. “Prince of Peace, help Ethiopia to find once again the path of reconciliation and peace through a forthright encounter that places the needs of the people above all else,” the pope said. “Listen to the plea of those living in the Sahel region, who experience the violence of international terrorism. Turn your gaze to the peoples of the countries of North Africa, tormented by divisions, unemployment and economic inequality.

Source: The North Africa Journal December 25, 2021 15:19 UTC